Department name

 CYTOPATHOLOGY

Modality

FNAC  

Location

Dept of Cytopathology, 5th Floor, Annexe Building

Test Name

Cytology (F.N.A)

Test Code

F401

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Smears /aspirate

Quantity Required

Entire aspirat or two smears (1 wet fixed+1 Air-dried)

Type of Container

Screw capped plastic test tube  for aspirates/coplin jar with fixative for smears

Method Used

Smear preparation, PAP and MGG staining and microscopic examination

Collection Instruction

As per clinician

Patient Instruction

As per the clinician

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

24 hr

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hr (if excess sample available)

Resource Person for Report Status

Lab Manager/HOD 

Telephone

24177000

Extension

4397

Test Schedule

Monday to Saturday

Use

Cytopathological diagnosis