Collection Instructions

Specimen Type: Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)

Container/Tube: CytoLyt® container

Collection Instructions:

• Label CytoLyt® container with patient's full name and date of birth (and MRN if available) Indicate specimen source and location/site.
• Place the entire sample directly in CytoLyt® solution by aspirating CytoLyt® solution through the needle into the syringe and then expelling back into the CytoLyt® container several times.
  • Samples from different anatomic sites should be placed in separate containers or slides, and labeled appropriately.
  • Once the needle and syringe come in contact with Cytolyt® solution, a new needle and syringe must be used for additional passes.
  • When transporting solution vials containing cells to the laboratory, make sure the vial is tightly sealed. Align the mark on the cap with the mark on the vial to prevent leakage.
• Complete Fine Needle Aspiration portion of the Cytology & Pathology consultation form and send with specimen to the Cytology Lab. Indicate site and include pertinent clinical data on requisition.