Department name

CYTOPATHOLOGY

Modality

CYTOLOGY NONGYNAEC

Location

Dept of Cytopathology, 5th Floor, Annex Building

Test Name

Sputum cytology

Test Code

F404

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Sputum

Quantity Required

Adequacy has to be checked by cytotechnologist

Type of Container

Glass Petridish / Wide mouthed screw capped container

Method Used

Spontaneous expectoration and collection of sputum into the Petridish

Collection Instruction

Refer Primary sample collection manual  (TMH-01)

Patient Instruction

Refer Primary sample collection manual  (TMH-01)

Transport Instruction

Immediate

Dept. Acceptance Time

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

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

4350

Test Schedule

Monday to Saturday

Use

Cytopathological diagnosis