FNAC, impression smears, skin and ear cytology, lymph-node aspirates, body fluids, urine sediment, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and other cytological specimens. Extra slides are billed as listed.
| Test Name | Sample Type | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| FNAC Cytology | Aspirate in clean slides / syringe | 1–2 working days |
| Mass / Lump Cytology | FNAC smears or impression smears | 1–2 days |
| Skin Cytology | Impression / tape preparation / scraping | 1–2 days |
| Ear Cytology | Ear swab rolled onto glass slide | 1 day |
| Body Fluid Cytology | Pleural, peritoneal, synovial fluid, etc. | 1–2 days |
| Urine Cytology | Fresh urine, preferably 5–10 mL | 1–2 days |
| BAL / Tracheal Wash Cytology | Fresh sample in sterile container | 1–2 days |
| Vaginal Cytology | Vaginal smear on clean glass slide | 1–2 days |
| Cytology with Cell Block | Fluid / FNA material, adequate cellularity | 2–4 days |
| Cytology + Special Stain | Adequate smear / sample | 2–4 days |