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Home Our Specialties Pathology Pathology Lab Services EFFUSIONS PERICARDIAL PERITONEAL AND PLEURAL FLUIDS

EFFUSIONS, PERICARDIAL, PERITONEAL AND PLEURAL FLUIDS

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Lab Section Category	Cytology – Non-gynaecological Cytology View write-up
Specimen Required	A maximum volume of 300mL of fluid, in an aliquot of 50 mL may be sent to the laboratory. Fluid in larger containers (e.g. 5L bottles, drip bags etc.) will NOT be accepted. Ensure that specimen bottles are tightly capped and labelled with the CPOE labels.·
Indications	Effusion cytology is primarily used to analyse fluid accumulation in body cavities (pericardial, peritoneal and pleural spaces) for diagnosing conditions such as infections, inflammation and malignancy. It distinguishes between benign and malignant processes and plays a crucial role in the diagnosis, staging and management of various medical conditions.
Storage/Transport	If delay is anticipated, store specimen at 4ºC
Turnaround Time	5 working days (without ancillary test)
Day(s) Test Set up	Daily