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Cytology, Sputum
Test CodeCyto-Sputum
CPT Codes
88112
Preferred Specimen
1. Have patient rinse mouth with water prior to obtaining specimen.
2, Expectorate early-morning "deep cough" (not saliva) sputum into a labeled 4-1/2 oz. screw-capped, sterile container. Note: Cough induction by inhalation of a saline aerosol may be used if required.
3. Seal container tightly. Attach numbered red label to specimen container and forward to laboratory immediately .
4. 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. 6. 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, Expectorate early-morning "deep cough" (not saliva) sputum into a labeled 4-1/2 oz. screw-capped, sterile container. Note: Cough induction by inhalation of a saline aerosol may be used if required.
3. Seal container tightly. Attach numbered red label to specimen container and forward to laboratory immediately .
4. 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. 6. 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
