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Cytology, Bronchial Washing or Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Test CodeCytology - Bronch wash/lavage - Summit Path - NOCO
CPT Codes
88112
Preferred Specimen
Bronchial Washing or Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Minimum Volume
2 mL bronchial wash or lavage
Instructions
1. Minimum of 2 mL bronch wash or lavage 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:
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:
- Specimen source and clinical History/Diagnosis is required on request form for processing.
- If cultures are desired, also submit an unpreserved specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container.
- NOCO Staff - Please send Cytology Order Requisition to Summit Pathology with specimen.
Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday
Reference Range
A pathologist’s interpretive report will be provided.
Performing Laboratory
Summit Pathology
Additional Information
Summit Pathology - Non Gyn Specimen Requirements
