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Specimen collection
High-risk result notification
Blood specimen order of draw
RCH Paediatric Blood Collection Volume Guide
Pathology request form
Clinical Analyte Unit conversion tool
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In this section
Specimen collection
High-risk result notification
Blood specimen order of draw
RCH Paediatric Blood Collection Volume Guide
Pathology request form
Clinical Analyte Unit conversion tool
Cytology
Test Name
Cytology
Specimen Type
Broncheolar Lavage,
Cyst Aspirates,
Fine Needle Aspirations,
Cerebral Spinal Fluid,
Fluids,
Body Cavity Washings,
Sputum,
Urine
Minimum Volume
1mL
Comments
See respective specimens for more detail. Out of hours, CSFs are to be cytocentrifuged and the slides forwarded to Anatomical Pathology.
For all other specimens: if only one sample is received with both Anatomical Pathology and Bacteriology requests, send the sample to Bacteriology for processing and to aliquot.
Assay Performed
Anatomical Pathology
RCH
9345 5748
Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri (excluding Public Holidays) 0600-1800hrs
After Hrs: Scientist and Pathologist on call
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Assay Frequency
As requested