CYTOPATHOLOGY, BIOPSY WITH TOUCH IMPRINT

Message

A Pathologist and cytotechnologist must be present at collection to evaluate the specimen.

Test Code

LAB123030426

CPT Codes
88333 and 88334 for onsite, 88305-cell block and 88307- liver, pancreas

Includes

Cytologic evaluation of touch imprints and Histological examination of tissue sections stained with H&E.

Preferred Specimen

Collect; 10% Neutral Bufferred Formalin

Minimum Volume

Determined by on-site Pathologist during the on-site assessment.

Instructions

Call Cytology Department at 304-293-2095 BEFORE the Specimen is collected.

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Stable when collected in Formalin

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

Unlabeled or improperly labeled specimens will be rejected.

Methodology
Manual Slide Review

Setup Schedule

Monday-Friday

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospitals, 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.