Specimen Requirements

Call Bronson Inpatient CT at 269-341-6239 in advance to schedule
radiographic guided procedures with Anatomic Pathology. A
pathologist can also perform superficial aspirates upon request by
calling 269-341-8997.

Specimen Type: Most superficial or deep lesions
are accessible to fine-needle aspiration

Container/Tube: CytoLyt container and
smears

Specimen Volume: Two air-dried smears per
pass

Collection Instructions: 

1. Aseptically collect needle aspirate-prepared smears.

2. Rinse needle in CytoLyt solution, and submit CytoLyt
container with smears.
3. Label slides and container with patient’s full name, date
of birth, date of collection, and source of specimen.

4. Send specimen with completed requisition to the
laboratory immediately.

Additional Information: Cause for rejection
includes improper labeling.

Forms: Pathology requisition; include
patient’s full name, date of birth, specimen source, date of
service, and pertinent clinical history