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Cytology – Body Fluid

Cytologic evaluation of cells from fluid samples. Includes gross examination, total protein concentration, cell counts (with EDTA and non-flocculent samples), preparation of direct, concentrated and cytocentrifuge slides (where indicated), and microscopic evaluation by a clinical pathologist.

NameCytology – Body Fluid
Code1162
SectionClinical Pathology
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Specimen

1.0 mL body fluid and air-dried slides

Sampling Requirements

none

Collection Container

Fluid: EDTA tube (purple top) and/or non-additive tube. 

Slide: slide container.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples.

Special Instructions

Provide the origin of the fluid (i.e. pleural fluid, fluid from mass on left shoulder) and a brief clinical description or history. A $3.00 fee will be charged for cases with no location and clinical description. Additional sources (tumors or other fluid samples) from the same animal are $20.00 each.

Price$37.00
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
College Station Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—2 days

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