Pathology Procedures

Specimen Collection Instructions for Physician’s Offices

Huntington Hospital Pathology accepts all surgical pathology and cytology specimens.

Our logistics service operates Mon. through Fri. from 9:00AM until 6:30PM. Daily or twice-daily specimen pick-up can be scheduled.

Specimen collection supplies, requisitions and additional or “will-call” specimen pick-ups may be requested by calling (626) 397-8618 or (626) 397-8616 between 7:30AM and 6:00PM Mon. through Fri. After-hours lock boxes are available upon request.

The following specimen collection procedures are included in these documents:

• Specimen Collection – General Instructions
• Pathology Tissue/Histology Specimen Submission
• Bone Marrow Collection – Aspiration and Biopsy
• Cytology – Specimen Collection Procedures
• Pap Test Quick Reference Guide – Endocervical Brush/Spatula Protocol
• Cytology – Specimen Collection Fine Needle Aspiration
• Collection and Submission of Urine For Urovysion FISH Testing
• Cytology – Specimen Adequacy and Criteria for Rejection of Specimens