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Cytology, Spinal Fluid
Test CodeCyto-CSF
CPT Codes
88112
Preferred Specimen
1. Spinal fluid specimen should be collected by a physician and submitted in a screw-capped, sterile container.
2. Seal container tightly. Attach numbered red label to specimen container and forward to laboratory immediately .
3. If there is a delay in transport, refrigerate specimen at 4oC and send specimen refrigerated. Notes: If material is suitable, a cell block will be made and microscopic sections prepared.
4. If other tests are to be performed, devide it into separate specimens, 1 for each requisition is recommended.
5. Complete a "Cytology Requisition Form" and forward with specimen. Special procedures to identify organisms (eg, fungi, pneumocystis) or certain substances (eg, hemosiderin) should be noted on request form.
2. Seal container tightly. Attach numbered red label to specimen container and forward to laboratory immediately .
3. If there is a delay in transport, refrigerate specimen at 4oC and send specimen refrigerated. Notes: If material is suitable, a cell block will be made and microscopic sections prepared.
4. If other tests are to be performed, devide it into separate specimens, 1 for each requisition is recommended.
5. Complete a "Cytology Requisition Form" and forward with specimen. Special procedures to identify organisms (eg, fungi, pneumocystis) or certain substances (eg, hemosiderin) should be noted on request form.
Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday
Reference Range
An interpretative report will be provided.
Performing Laboratory
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2800 W. 95th St.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
