Lung Aspirations

Non-Gynaecological, Lung, Lingula Aspiration, FNA
Anatomical Pathology
Cytopathology
Respiratory
MED

Lung Fluid

Universal sterile collection container
Collection Containers – Tube Types

Use standard technique to obtain fluid from the site.
Transfer to a container and secure the lid to prevent leakage.
Indicate on the Cytology form/ requisition the specimen site/body site/collection method/laterality

Deliver as soon as possible after collection by Service Assistant/porter or pnematic tube to the Cyology Wet Lab room 6-100-10 on the 6th Floor.
After hours delivery by porter to the "After Hours" refrigerator located near the patient elevators.


ThinPrep/T5000

Monday to Friday; 8 am to 4 pm

2 days

416-586-4800 Ext. 6080 or 4486

For cell count, please refer to Hematology specimen collection instructions (click link below)

Hematology Cell Count Instructions