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CYTOLOGY TESTS

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TEST TURNAROUND_TIME TUBE COLOUR AND SPECIMEN TYPE
Ascitic fluid 3 days Specimen should be collected aseptically and delivered in sterile container
Knee aspirates 3 days Spread the smear evenly on to a clean slide and fix immediately. Allow to dry before sending to the lab.
Cervical Smear 3 days Rotate cervix brush five times in clockwise motion. Transfer sample to clean slide and immediately fix with a cytoloical fixative from a distance of 30 cm. Let dry before sending to the lab.