CYTOLOGY, SPINAL FLUID

Message

All non-gynecological specimens need to accompany a completed form.

Test Code

CY NON GYN (MSH), CYNONGYNHC (HCH)

Alias/See Also

CSF; Cerebrospinal Fluid; Spinal Fluid

CPT Codes
88108

Includes

Microscopic evaluation of cells with Pathologist interpretation.

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

1cc

Other Acceptable Specimens

Sterile Container

Instructions

Add an equal volume of CytoLyt preservative to specimen. If preservative is not available, refrigerate specimen and transport ASAP.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Unlabeled container

Methodology
Microscopic Evaluation

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa

As received; STAT testing is available

Clinical Significance

The nature of possible underlying disease states, including cancer or infections, can often be detected by microscopically visualizing cytological changes in cells which are exfoliated and captured by fluid extraction from body cavity, brushings, washings, or fine needle aspirations

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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.