Cytology and Thoracentesis

Question 1

What is cytology?

Answer 1

Cytology studies cell structure, cell composition, and the interaction of cells with other cells.

Question 2

List 6 specimens that may be collected for cytology.

Answer 2

1. sputum
2. bronchial aspiration
3. pleural fluid
4. urine
5. peritoneal fluid
6. CSF

Question 3

What is the purpose of a Thoracentesis?

Answer 3

Performed to withdraw fluid from the pleural cavity of a patient.

Question 4

What is transcribed on the Kardex for a thoracentesis and pleural fluid cytology order? Which section?

Answer 4

Diagnostic/Procedure:
date….Thoracentesis date & time

Lab section:
date....Pleural fluid for cytology
or 
date....Pleural fluid for C&S
or
date...Pleural fluid for cytology and C&S

Question 5

What requisitions are required for a Thoracentesis and Pleural fluid order?

Answer 5

1 x consent
1 x microbiology req (if C&S)
1 x cytopathology req (if cytology)

Question 6

How do you symbolize a Thoracentesis and Pleural fluid order?

Answer 6

Kx2, RMOx__