Cytology – Joint Fluid Combo
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Overview
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Method | CYT |
| Sample Comment | Joint Fluid in EDTA - 1 mL + direct smears; plus up to 4 additional joint sites with smears only (maximum 4 air-dried, unstained smears per site) |
| Turnaround Time | 1 Day |
| Species | Canine, Feline |
Shipping & Handling
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Specimines Container | Purple top tube and slides |
| Shipping & Handling | Refrigerate. Ship on ice packs. |
Additional Information
One joint fluid is preferred but if this is not possible joint smears only can be submitted from a maximum of 5 sites. All joint sites must be submitted at the same time from the same animal. Extra charges ($8.43 per slide) will apply if more than 4 slides are submitted per site. If submitting more than 5 sites, see Cytology Smears / Imprints for additional charges per site. For culture include a red top tube, additional charges will apply.