CYTOLOGY, FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION

Message

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

Test Code

CY NON GYN (MSH), CYNONGYNHC (HCH)

Alias/See Also

FNA, Needle Aspiration, Needle Biopsy Cytology

CPT Codes
88173

Includes

Breast; Lung; Thyroid; Pancreas; Liver; Salivary Gland; Lymph Node; Bone; Soft Tissue

Preferred Specimen

Steriel Container Prefilled with CytoLyt

Patient Preparation
None

Instructions

Express sample into prefilled CytoLyt container and draw approximately 1cc of CytoLyt solution back into the syringe to flush the needle.**DO NOT USE SALINE**

**PATIENT NAME MUST BE ON THE SAMPLE VIAL**

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Methodology
Microscopic Identification

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

Limitations

Target area not represented; Obscuring Inflammation/Blood; Insufficient material for evaluation

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.