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Cytology, Bronchial Lavage/Washing
Test CodeCyto-Bronch Lav/Wash
CPT Codes
88112
Preferred Specimen
1. Collect specimen in a labeled 20 mL Luki sterile aspirating tube, or place specimen in labeled CytoLyt fixative container
2. If material is suitable, a cell block will be made and microscopic sections prepared.
3. Seal container tightly. Attach numbered red label to specimen container and forward to laboratory immediately.
4. 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. If material is suitable, a cell block will be made and microscopic sections prepared.
3. Seal container tightly. Attach numbered red label to specimen container and forward to laboratory immediately.
4. 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
