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Cytology, Non-Gynecological, Fluid, Washings, Brushings or FNA
Test Code10676
CPT Codes
80500, 87207, 88104, 88108, 88112, 88160, 88161, 88173, 88305, 88399<br>This test is not available for California patient testing
Includes
Preparation of submitted sample and microscopic interpretation by a pathologist.
Special stains (CPT code(s): 88312 (each stain) or 88313 (each stain)) and/or IHC immunohistochemistry stains (CPT code(s): 88342 (each initial antibody), 88341 (each additional antibody)) may be ordered at the discretion of the pathologist. These services will be performed at an additional charge.
Special stains (CPT code(s): 88312 (each stain) or 88313 (each stain)) and/or IHC immunohistochemistry stains (CPT code(s): 88342 (each initial antibody), 88341 (each additional antibody)) may be ordered at the discretion of the pathologist. These services will be performed at an additional charge.
Preferred Specimen
See Collection Instructions
Instructions
See Non-gynecologic Cytology Specimens in the Cytology section of the Directory of Service: http://www.questdiagnostics.com/dms/Documents/Other/Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf
Specimen Stability
See information in Cytology collection directory of service
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Slide broken in transit beyond our ability to repair • Unlabeled container or slide • Leakage of fluid during transport • Mismatch between name of patient on slide and name on test requisition
Methodology
Microscopy
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 3 days (unless additional tests are added)
Clinical Significance
Detecting abnormal cytological changes in cellular samples from all body sites.
