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Cytology, Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA)
MessagePerforming Lab: Regions
Test Code
EP9907
Alias/See Also
Sunquest: CYTFN
CPT Codes
88172 Immediate evaluation of adequacy, first evaluation episode (if appropriate), 88173 Fine Needle Aspiration interpretation and Report, 88305 Surgical Pathology, Cell Block (if appropriate), 88333 Cytologic Examination, Touch/Squash Prep, initial site (if appropriate), 88334 Cytologic Examination, Touch/Squash Prep, each additional site (If appropriate)
Includes
88312 Special StainGroup I interpretation & report Microorganisms (if appropriate),
88313 Special Stain Group II interpretation & report all others (if appropriate);
88342 Immunohistochemistry, intial (if appropriate)
88341 Immunohistochemistry, additional (if appropriate)
88313 Special Stain Group II interpretation & report all others (if appropriate);
88342 Immunohistochemistry, intial (if appropriate)
88341 Immunohistochemistry, additional (if appropriate)
Preferred Specimen
Varies
Minimum Volume
Varies by specimen adequacy/cellularity
Instructions
CYTFN is only for FNA samples. If urine, body fluid or sputum, order CYTF instead
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Direct smears, needle rinses in cell fixative or in formalin
Methodology
Direct smears or cellular concentration by centrifugation
Setup Schedule
Daily, Mon-Fri
Report Available
2 Business Days
Reference Range
N/A
Clinical Significance
Microscopic examination of cellular material to rule out infection, malignancy or other cellular abnormalities.
