FNA Kit and Mailers
Kit Number: | FNA Kit |
Kit Contents: | frosted-end glass slides; plastic slide holder; ThinPrep vial; absorbent paper; styrofoam mailers; mailing labels; biohazard sticker |
Kit Description: | Instructions For Submitting Specimens For Fine Needle Aspiration Evaluations. This kit is intended for collection and shipment of fine needle aspiration specimens for analysis of premalignant or malignant disease. |
Collection Instructions: | See test section |
Shipping Instructions: | (1) Insert glass slide in plastic slide holder; (2) Wrap ThinPrep vial with absorbent paper and put in a biohazard bag; (3) Put the biohazard bag and plastic slide holder into the styrofoam mailer; (4) Label the styrofoam mailer with the following: Your laboratory/clinic's address, WSLH Cytology Department address, Diagnostic specimen label, Biohazard sticker; (5) Place completed requisition form in the styrofoam mailer. PLEASE NOTE: The specimen does not need to be refrigerated or packed with ice. The styrofoam mailer does not need to be placed in a biohazard bag. Transport via courier or shipping carrier with a tracking option strongly preferred. |
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