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Ocular Fluid Examination
Test Code3944411
CPT Codes
88104
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Ocular Fluid
Container/Tube: Syringe
Specimen Volume: Ocular fluid
Forms: Cytology Request Form
Note: 1. The following specimens will be returned to the submitting physician:
A. No requisition form
B. Name on requisition does not match name on specimen
C. Unlabeled specimen
D. No doctor’s name given
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Smear
Container/Tube: Slide(s)
Specimen Volume: Smear
Forms: Cytology Request Form
Collection Instructions: Smear of ocular swab on clean, glass slide in 95% alcohol fixative.
Note: 1. The following specimens will be returned to the submitting physician:
A. No requisition form
B. Name on requisition does not match name on specimen
C. Unlabeled specimen
D. No doctor’s name given
E. Air-drying artifact
F. Slides not received in 95% alcohol fixative
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection
Ocular Fluid
Container/Tube: Syringe
Specimen Volume: Ocular fluid
Forms: Cytology Request Form
Note: 1. The following specimens will be returned to the submitting physician:
A. No requisition form
B. Name on requisition does not match name on specimen
C. Unlabeled specimen
D. No doctor’s name given
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Smear
Container/Tube: Slide(s)
Specimen Volume: Smear
Forms: Cytology Request Form
Collection Instructions: Smear of ocular swab on clean, glass slide in 95% alcohol fixative.
Note: 1. The following specimens will be returned to the submitting physician:
A. No requisition form
B. Name on requisition does not match name on specimen
C. Unlabeled specimen
D. No doctor’s name given
E. Air-drying artifact
F. Slides not received in 95% alcohol fixative
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Histologic Cell Block/Cytologic Microscopic Analysis
Setup Schedule
Monday through Saturday
Reference Range
No inclusion bodies or atypical cells identified
Clinical Significance
Useful for establishing the presence of virus infection or neoplasm.
Performed By
CoxHealth
