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Microscopy
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| Performed: |
Mon-Fri
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| Reported: |
1-5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Patient Prep: Indications: Detection and characterization of inflammatory/infectious processes of the conjunctiva.
Collect: Direct smear of material collected from the conjunctival surface.
Supplies: Two clean glass slides, fixative (95% ethyl alcohol), conjunctival scraping spatula, test request form.
Collection Procedure: Label the slides with the patient's first and last name, date of birth, and specimen source in pencil on the frosted end and place in a container filled with 95% ethyl alcohol so that the slides are completely covered. Gently scrape the area of abnormality. Remove one of the slides from the fixative. Quickly and evenly smear the collected material on one of the glass slides. Immediately re-immerse the slide in fixative. Repeat the process with the second slide, if necessary, for better diagnostic yield. Submit the specimen and the completed request form to the Cytopathology Laboratory.
Unacceptable Conditions: Refer to the Specimen Rejection in the Specimen Transport Guide.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Fixed slides: Indefinitely
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