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Fluid Request - NON GYN
Test CodeFluid Request - NON GYN
CPT Codes
88112
Preferred Specimen
Body Fluid
Other Acceptable Specimens
Air dried or 100% alcohol fixed slides/smears.
Instructions
Refrigerated for fresh fluid- cytosol for cytology thin prep-formalin for cell block/tissue accompanied. Patient's identity must be verified on specimen container and slides if accompanied, using 2 unique identifiers (patient name and date of birth are the preferred identifiers). Specimen removal time/ formalin time is required either on container or requistion.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated for fresh fluid- Room temp for cytosol and formalin fixed specimen.
Specimen Stability
When in doubt always refrigerate.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen container, requistion or slides are received mislabeled or unlabeled. Specimen missing information or identification on container or requisition. Specimens with only one patient identifier.
Report Available
Reports are verified after pathologist reviews and approves dictation after transcription is complete. Verified reports are transmitted to EMR immediately on MMC patients. Verified DML reports are transmitted via fax or into EMR immediately. Providers without fax or EMR access receive printed report delivered to physician offices daily.
Limitations
Specimens are retained for 7 days after processing.
Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
- MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
- MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory
Last Updated: September 13, 2022
