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Laboratory Medicine

Test Directory / Sputum - Cytology / assessment for malignant cells

Sputum - Cytology / assessment for malignant cells

25 ml Universal or 50 ml Sterile Container - White Top (No Additive)

TestSputum - Cytology / assessment for malignant cells
Common Abbreviation
Test typeCytology
Sample typeSputum
Specimen Container Type70ml Sterile Container Pot
Sample Testing AmountN/A
Stability Ensure out of hours samples are refrigerated to prolong cell preservation.
Turnaround Time10 calendar days
LaboratoryCytology, York
Reference Interval
Additional Notes
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Maternity access at York Hospital - Saturday 22 February

On Saturday 22 February, 8am-6pm, there will be a temporary change of vehicle access to the maternity unit at York Hospital. Access via entrance 2 will be closed to allow essential works to be completed. 

If you are attending the maternity unit at York on this day, please drive in via the entrance for A&E (marked blue light priority).

The multi-storey car park will not be affected by this change, and any non-urgent visitors should continue to park in this area.