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Unlike some of the other pathology disciplines, Cellular Pathology (Cytology) still require a request card for all specimens requested on HIVE.
For test requests ordered on the Hive Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system an order requisition printout must be submitted with the request
HIVE generates specimen labels for both the requisition printout and each sample pot created as part of the order entry. Please ensure the correct label is attached to the correct container. HIVE labels must be attached to the specimen container and not to the lid of the container.
Sample containers – please see information on the appropriate sample containers to use for collection of different cytology samples and information on clinical decision values / biological references.
(Last reviewed February 2025)