Sample collection instructions
Requisition
Cytology testing can be requested by using the Cytology Consultation Request form and is not orderable through the hospital computer system. Refer to the job aid Completing a Cytology Consultation Request Form Job Aid for further instructions on completing the form.
Booking fine needle aspirate biopsies
- Patients with superficial/palpable lesions, complete the Laboratory Fine Needle Aspirate form
- Only available at Kelowna General Hospital site
- Patients with non-palpable lesions, biopsies can be booked by using the Medical Imaging form
Image of the process
Contact Cytology
For additional Cytology information or questions please contact one of the following hospitals:
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|
Phone |
Fax |
Specimen Drop-off Location |
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Kelowna General Hospital |
250-862-4300 x 27509 |
250-862-4051 |
Laboratory – Cytology Dr. Walter Anderson Building 2nd Floor, Room 2302 |
|
Royal Inland Hospital |
250-314-2100 x 19669 |
250-314-2505 |
Laboratory – Cytology Main Building 2nd Floor |
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