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Gastric Washings

Lab Section Category	Cytology – Non-gynaecological Cytology View write-up
Specimen Required	Collect in a sterile container and send neat to the Cytology Laboratory - see Non-Gynaecological smear, fluid and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) – General Instruction for details. A cytology non-gynaecological CPOE request that is completed and properly filled up- see the CPOE request for details.
Turnaround Time	90% of cases reported within 2 working days and 100% of cases reported within 5 working days
Day(s) Test Set up	Daily