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Cytology

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Contact Information

Please contact us at our Cytopathology Office
718-270-1666

Forms

Test Ordering

  • All tests must be ordered by a physician or an authorized physician assistant. Gynecologic cases may be ordered by midwives.
  • A Cytology requisition form consists of one page. The form must include the following information:
    1. Complete patient name;
    2. Medical record number, patient location;
    3. Date of birth, type of specimen, date of specimen taken;
    4. Name of physician, physician assistant, midwives;
    5. Clinical history, other pertinent data.
  • Note: Clinical history for Gynecologic PAP Test must contain the following:
    1. LMP (last menstrual period) or menopausal status;
    2. Previous history of abnormal smears or pathological reports;
    3. Recent operation or procedures;
    4. Past or present radiation or chemotherapy;
    5. Hormonal or other drug therapy;
    6. Other pertinent data.
  • The form containing the above information must accompany the specimen.
  • The specimen will be returned to its origination as a rejected specimen if the critical information for the patient’s identity is not complete.
  • Patient's complete name, Date-of-birth and/or MR number must be labeled on smears and specimen containers. Submit specimens to the Cytology Lab as soon as possible.
  • If delay is unavoidable, or if the specimens collected during the Lab. off-hours, deliver the specimens to Central Accessioning room A2-428.
  • Smears: Patient name must be printed at the frosted end of the slide. #2 soft pencils are recommended.