Spontaneous Sputum for Cancer Evaluation
Order Form: H-2 Cytopathology or Epic Req
Cytopathology
5222 RCP
356-2517
Specimen:
Sputum
Minimum:
Early morning deep cough specimen deposited into a sputum cup containing mucolexx fixative,(obtained from Cytology). Sputum x 3 (one each morning for three consecutive days).
Analytic Time:
2 days
Reference Range:
The pathologist will provide an interpretative report.
Comments:
The requisition with complete patient history must accompany the specimen. Label specimen container with patient name. After 1700 daily, weekends and holidays deliver to Specimen Control (6240 RCP).