Cytology

Sample collection instructions

Learn more about collecting Cytology specimens

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:

Phone

Fax

Specimen Drop-off Location

Kelowna General Hospital

250-862-4300 x 27509

250-862-4051

Laboratory – Cytology

Dr. Walter Anderson Building

2^nd Floor, Room 2302

Royal Inland Hospital

250-314-2100 x 19669

250-314-2505

Laboratory – Cytology

Main Building

2^nd Floor

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