We used to have problems with fluids/orders, but what we put in place seems to 
be working.
1. All fluids are received by central processing.  If a fluid has no orders, 
then central processing calls to have the orders put in. Cytology does not 
accept fluids without orders. We also encourage (though not required)  the 
physicians to fill out a "Fluid Checklist" to accompany the specimen.  Central 
processing insures that the orders were placed correctly according to that 
sheet, and rectifies any problems or conflicts.
2. Fluids are aliquoted  in central processing for all tests ordered with the 
exception of a specimen to be shared by Micro and Cytology, then it is send to 
Micro with a "Shared" sticker and the AP order stickers accompanying the 
specimen.  Micro takes what they need and passes the specimen on to us.
3. In cases of large volume fluids, central processing aliquots the fluid for 
all the departments and then sends the large balance for any cytology orders
3. With the exception of a urine, which receives a Thin Prep only, all fluids 
are prepared with a Thin Prep and if possible, a cell block.
4. With the exception of a urine, if the specimen is large, after the preps our 
techs will pour off a 50 ml aliquot into a sterile tube, label and refrigerate 
for 2 weeks.
5. The balance of bulk fluids are discarded after processing. 
I hope this helps.
Terri


Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP)
Anatomic Pathology Supervisor
Laboratory
Holy Redeemer Hospital
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Meadowbrook, PA 19046
ph: 215-938-3689
fax: 215-938-3874

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   2. Cytology specimens (Martin, Gary)

Message: 2
Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:10:55 -0700
From: "Martin, Gary" <gmar...@marshallmedical.org>
Subject: [Histonet] Cytology specimens

I would like to poll the Histo group concerning cytology specimens. The 
discussion has come up about when to discard a fluid after processing, and 
fluids that have no orders. Also, because we are a contracted service for the 
hospital, and are not connected to their LIS. Cytology's that are ordered do 
produce a requisition that sometimes does not follow the specimen, which leads 
to missed processing. How are others handling these two situations. 
Thanks 

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