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Histology & Cytology
*TT = Turnaround time. This is the time from when the specimen is received in the lab, till the timethe results are available.
Regarding clinical information it is understood that
all relevant clinical information would be forwarded on the
request forms, and the section below only refers to other
mandatory information that if not found will effect
turn-around times.
Note:
This test directory list is non-exhaustive and if you require
any test not listed below, please contact CPS laboratory
directly - +971 4 3406766
| Cytology | Turn Around Time | Specimen | Clinical Information |
| Barr Bodies (Buccal smear) | 3 working days | fixed slide | Recommended that procedure be perform by appointment at CPS |
| Broncial washing and brushing, cytology | 3 working days | brushing:fixed slide Washing: container | Clinical impression |
| Conjectival and corneal scraping, cytology | 3 working days | fixed slide | Contact lenses, trauma |
| CSF for malignant cells | 3 working days | 1-2ml fluid in sterile container | |
| Cervical smear (conventional) | 3 working days | fixed slide | LMP, IUCD, pill etc. |
| Cervical Cytology (liquid based) | 3 working days | fixed slide | LMP, IUCD, pill etc. |
| Cyst fluid, cytology | 3 working days | 1-2ml fluid in sterile container | |
| Effusion ascetic, cytology | 3 working days | Aspirate fluid in sterile container | |
| Effusion pericardial, cytology | 3 working days | Aspirate fluid in sterile container Serile container | |
| Effusion pleural, cytology | 3 working days | Aspirate fluid in sterile container | |
| Endocervical smear | 3 working days | fixed slide | History of CGIN if present |
| Endometrial smear, cytology | 3 working days | fixed slide | |
| Epididymal aspirate, cytology | 3 working days | fixed slide | |
| Esophageal brushing | 3 working days | fixed slide | |
| Fine Needle Apiration cytology (FNAC) | 3 working days | fixed slides & aspiration syringe | |
| Fine Needle Apiration with Procedure (FNAC) | 3 working days | fixed slide & aspiration syringe | Recommended that procedure be perform by appointment at CPS |
| Gastric washing and brushing cytology | 3 working days | brushing:fixed slide Washing: container | |
| Nipple discharge, cytology | 3 working days | fixed slide | |
| Pap smear | 3 working days | fixed slide | |
| Peritoneal washing, cytology | 3 working days | Aspirate fluid in sterile container | |
| Scrapings for cytology | 3 working days | fixed slide | |
| Semen Analysis | 3 working days | Semen fluid in sterile container | Delivered to CPS within 30 minutes |
| Sputum for cytology | 3 working days | Sterile container | Deep cough sputum for 3 consecutive days |
| Synovial fluid cytology | 3 working days | 1ml synovial fluid in sterile container | |
| Urine for cytology | 3 working days | Urine in sterile container | Well hydrated, for 3 consecutive days |
| Vaginal smear | 3 working days | fixed slide | |
| Vitreous fluid, cytology | 3 working days | Aspirate fluid in sterile container | |
| Histology | Turn Around Time | Specimen | Clinical Information |
| Bone Biopsy | within 10 working days | bone in formalin | X Rays required |
| Bone Marrow Trephine Biopsy | 5 working days | bone in formalin | |
| Frozen Section (intra-operative) | within 15 working days | fresh specimen on ice | Inform CPS in advance and send immediately |
| Frozen section and Resection Specimen (Large) | 5 working days | fresh specimen on ice | send immediately |
| Immunohistochemistry stains | 3 working days | formalin fixed tissue or block | |
| Large biopsy and small biopsy | 5 working days | formalin fixed tissue or block | |
| Liver Biopsy and special stains | 5 working days | formalin fixed tissue or block | |
| Muscle biopsy | Call CPS | ||
| Nerve biopsy | Call CPS | ||
| Oestrogen and Progesterone Receptor Assay | 3 working days | formalin block | Specimen must be taken from tumor site |
| Oestrogen Receptor Assay | 3 working days | formalin container & or block | Specimen must be taken from tumor site |
| Progesterone Receptor | 3 working days | formalin container & or paraffin block | specimen must be taken from tumor site |
| Renal Biopsy and Immunofluorescence(Excl.E.M) | 7 working days | fresh specimen on ice | inform CPS in advance and send immediately |
| Renal Biopsy H&E with all specials without Immuno Fluorescence | 5 working days | tissue in saline container | Call CPS for procedure |
| Renal Biopsy H&E with limited specials (Transplants) | 3 working days | tissue in formalin container | |
| Renal Biopsy H&E with all specials without Immuno Fluorescence | 5 working days | tissue in saline container | Call CPS for procedure |
| Skin Biopsy & Immuno Fluorescence (IF) | 7 working days | fresh specimen on ice | inform CPS in advance and send immediately |
| Slide for consultation | 3 working days | formalin container & or block | |
| Slide requested by patient/physician | by request | ||
| Tissue Biopsy (Large Specimen) | 5 working days | tissue in formalin container | |
| Tissue Biopsy (Small Specimen) | 3 working days | tissue informalin container | |
| Histology Block Processing - Amount of cassettes | |||
| 1 to 2 | 2 working days | formalin fixed tissue | |
| 4 to 8 | 2 working days | formalin fixed tissue | |
| More than 8 | 2 working days | formalin fixed tissue | |