Eye - Cytology

Test Name

Cytopathology - Corneal Scrapings

Availability

8 AM to 5 PM weekdays / Technical staff is not available from 5 PM to 8 AM on weekdays, weekends or holidays.

Lab Section

Cytology

Test Includes

Screening and diagnostic interpretation

Summary Test Name

Eye - Cytology

Specimen Transport

Deliver specimens to the Cytopathology Laboratory (C7630), Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, or place in the Surgical Pathology/Cytology refrigerator outside H2349.

Specimen Preparation In House

Consult the Department of Ophthalmology for proper specimen collection techniques. These specimens are generally spray fixed.

Stat Availability

STAT requests should be kept to a minimum. All STAT requests must be approved by a staff pathologist, and the cytology laboratory notified as soon as possible whenever a STAT is anticipated.

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Results on non-GYN are generally available by 5 PM on the day the specimen is accessioned and processed (which is usually the day after specimen collection), unless special stains or other diagnostic procedures are required. Specimens received after 7 AM on Friday and those collected on weekends will be accessioned and processed on Monday. Specimens collected on a holiday will be processed on the next work day. STAT's received in the laboratory by Noon on weekdays will usually be approved. Specimens received after 3 PM on weekdays, at night, weekends and holidays will be accepted only under special circumstances. Turn-around-time for STAT results varies from 1 hour to 4 hours.