CYTOLOGY, BILE (SHUNT FLUID)

Message

Submit the entire collection whenever possible. The ability to detect malignant cells significantly decreases with low volume specimens.

Test Code

CYREQ

CPT Codes
88108

Includes

Microscopic evaluation of cells with Pathologist interpretation.

Preferred Specimen

Sterile Container Prefilled with CytoLyt; available upon request

Minimum Volume

Any volume will be accepted

Other Acceptable Specimens

Sterile Container

Instructions

Submit fresh sample. If specimen will be delayed more that 24 hours, CytoLyt solution may be added. A minimum 3:1 specimen to CytoLyt ratio is required.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate
Samples are discarded after 7 days

Specimen Stability

2-8ºC up to 8 days if preserved with CytoLyt at a minimum of 3:1 ratio (specimen:CytoLyt)

Methodology
Microscopic identification

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

Report Available

Report available within 1-3 days of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Clinical Significance

Analytic time: 2 days if paraffin block is prepared by Cytology as part of routine cell study.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno/Cytopathology

Last Updated: June 8, 2023

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.