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PMS Specimen Submission Instructions
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Routine Histology Testing
- Bone (Decalcification)
- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Specimens
- Chromosome Analysis
- Chromosome Analysis (Fetal)
- Flow Cytometry - Leukemia / Lymphoma
- Gout/Crystals
- Lymph Node Biopsy-Lymphoma (Lincoln and Norfolk/Other)
- Malaria Smear Preparation
- Muscle Biopsy
- Nerve Biopsy
- Peripheral Smear Preparation
- Peripheral Smear Review
- Renal Biopsy
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Tissue Biopsy
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Non–Gynecologic Cytology Testing
- Anal-Rectal Cytology: Collection Procedure
- Breast Secretions (Nipple Discharge)
- Bronchial Brushing
- Bronchial Washings
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Effusions: Pleural Fluid (Thoracentesis), Peritoneal Fluid (Paracentesis), Ascitic Fluid, Pericardial Fluid
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- Gastrointestinal (Biliary, Esophageal, Pancreatic) Brushing
- Gastrointestinal (Esophageal, Gastric) Washing
- Sputum
- Synovial Fluid
- Tzanck Smear for Viral Inclusions (Herpes)
- Urine for UroVysion™/FISH
- Urine: Voided or Catheterized, Bladder Washing, Cystoscopy, Ileal Conduit
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Gynecologic Cytology Testing
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Cerebrospinal Fluid
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See Specimen Submission Instructions for test requisition, specimen labeling and specimen packaging requirements.
Specimen Instructions
- Submit as a fresh specimen.
- Refrigerate and transport ASAP on ice/cold pack.
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