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CYTOLOGY, CEREBROSPINAL FLUID
MessageAP13
Test Code
LAB4016
CPT Codes
88108
Preferred Specimen
CSF
Minimum Volume
0.5-1.0 mL
Instructions
Label specimen with patient's name (first and last), history number, name of requesting physician, and date and source of specimen.1. 0.5-1.0 mL of spinal fluid is required. 2. Label the specimen appropriately (patient name’s, medical record number and specimen source).
Transport Container
Plastic, sterile, screw-cap specimen tube
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Interpretation by Pathologist
Setup Schedule
Set Up:Monday - Friday Report Available:1-2 days
Reference Range
Descriptive diagnosis of microscopic findings are generally categorized as to positive, inconclusive or negative for malignancy. Non-diagnostic or unsatisfactory results are given when material is inadequate for a diagnostic interpretation.
Clinical Significance
Useful for the diagnosis of primary or metastatic neoplasms. Can aid in the diagnosis certain non-neoplastic, infectious or inflammatory processes.
Performing Laboratory
GBMC Cytology
