Pathology Procedures

Specimen Collection Instructions For Physician’s Offices

Pasadena Cyto-Pathology Laboratory, Inc. 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