Sputum cytology

Test Information

Test Name

Sputum cytology

Department

Cytology

Price

$85.00 x3

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

3x sputum from 3 consective mornings

Testing Location

PLBOP

Clinical Update

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Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Patient Instructions

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Processing Information

Registration Code

CYT

Notes

  • 3 specimen from different days required
  • Dedicated specimen& laboratory form required, cannot share with microbiology M/C/S and/or mycobacteria sputum specimen
  • If Cytology and other tests are requested on a single sputum specimen it will be processed for the most clinically relevant test and a recollect issued for the other test(s).