Modality

Cytology Non - Gynaec

Location

Dept. of Cytopathology, 5th Floor, Annexe Building

Test Name

Nipple discharge cytology

Test Code

F416

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Smears

Quantity Required

2 smears per site

Type of Container

Screw capped plastic coplin jar containing fixative

Method Used

Smear preparation, PAP  staining and microscopic examination

Collection Instruction

As per clinician

Patient Instruction

Not applicable

Transport Instruction

Immediate

Dept. Acceptance Time

Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 04.30 pm and Saturday 9.30 am to 1.30pm.

Turn Around Time

Within 24-72 hr (Excluding Holidays)

Time for Additional Examination

Not applicable

Sample Storage After Reporting

Not applicable

Resource Person for Report Status

Lab Manager/HOD 

Telephone

24177000

Extension

4356

Test Schedule

Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 4.30 pm and Saturday 9.30am to 1.30 pm

Use

Cytopathological Diagnosis