Cytology Non-Gyn

Message

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Various. Search by cytology specimen source

Test Code

74315

CPT Codes
Various, dependent on preparation type

Preferred Specimen

See Non-gyn Cytology collection instructions under the above RESOURCE section.

Instructions

See Non-gyn Cytology collection instructions under the above RESOURCE section.

Transport Container

Glass slides and/or cytolyt fixative cup

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = Fixed slides - indefinitely
Room Temperature = Cytolyt fixative cups - 21 days from collection.
Refrigerated = Fresh specimens stable for 48 hours (except CSF stable 4 hours)
Frozen = not acceptable

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

Slides broken beyond repair, specimen leaked, incomplete or missing information on requisition, specimen submitted in expired vial according to label.

Methodology
Microscopic examination of slides

Setup Schedule

Week days

Report Available

Routine specimens available within 48 hours excluding weekends.

Clinical Significance

Diagnose primary and metastatic malignant neoplasms; differential diagnosis of benign versus malignant processes.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

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.