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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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