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CYTOPATHOLOGY-FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATE

Test Code
LAB30426


CPT Codes
88173, 88172, 88177

Includes
Cytologic evaluation of thin prep and possible cell block preparation as indicated.


Preferred Specimen
Collect: CytoLyt Fixative Collection Cup orsterile cup


Instructions
Perform FNA, express cell yield and rinse needle in Cytolyt fixative collection cup. When clinically significant, put each site in separate collection cups and label each one with patient’s name and source of specimen.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerate specimen, collect in cytolyt collection cup.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled specimen 


Methodology
Manual Slide Review

Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.