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Cytology, Body Fluid

Test Code
Cytology Order - Body Fluid - Summit Path - NOCO


CPT Codes
88112

Preferred Specimen
Peritoneal fluid, cyst fluid, pericardial fluid, pleural fluid, or synovial fluid.


Minimum Volume
2 mL body fluid


Instructions
1. Minimum of 2 mL of body fluid in a screw-capped container with CytoLyte®.
2. Label container (not lid) with two patient identifiers (full name, DOB or MR), test requested, specimen source, and date and time of collection.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Notes:
  1. Specimen source and clinical History/Diagnosis is required on request form for processing.
  2. If cultures are desired, also submit an unpreserved specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container.
  3. NOCO Staff - Please send Cytology Order Requisition to Summit Pathology with specimen.


Methodology
ThinPrep®/Pap Stain

Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday


Reference Range
An interpretative report will be provided.


Performing Laboratory
Summit Pathology

Additional Information
Summit Pathology - Non Gyn Specimen Requirements


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.