CYTOLOGY, BODY FLUID

Message

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

Test Code

CY NON GYN (MSH), CYNONGYNHC (HCH)

CPT Codes
88108, 88305 (will be added if cell block is prepared)

Includes

Peritoneal; Pericardial; Pleural, Synovial

Preferred Specimen

Sterile Container

Send the entire collection if possible. The aiblity to detect malignant cells significantly decreases with low volume specimens.

Fresh specimen without any type of alcohol fixative or preservative is preferred.

Minimum Volume

Send entire collection

Instructions

Do not centrifuge.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

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

Unlabeled container

Methodology
Microscopic Evaluation

Setup Schedule

M,T,W,Th,F

Report Available

Report available within 48hrs of sample receipt

Reference Range

No abonormalities found

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.