| Indications: |
Detection
of malignant cells or characterization of components in nipple
discharge specimens. |
| Specimen Required: |
Direct smear
of nipple discharge. |
| Supplies: |
Two clean
glass slides with label area, fixative (spray fixative or
95% ethanol), request form. |
| Collection Procedure: |
Label the two slides in pencil with the patient name. Collect a
small amount of nipple secretion directly onto one of the slides.
Oppose
a second
glass
slide onto the first, allowing the collected material to provide
surface tension between the two slides, and then gently and quickly
pull the two slides apart in a horizontal motion to distribute
the material in a thin film over both slides. The smears should
be immediately fixed in either spray fixative or 95% ethyl alcohol
to prevent air drying. Submit the specimen and the completed request.
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