CYTOLOGY, BREAST SMEAR/NIPPLE DISCHARGE

Test Code

CYREQ

CPT Codes
88161

Includes

Microscopic evaluation of cells with Pathologist interpretation.

Minimum Volume

Any

Other Acceptable Specimens

or Glass slides

Instructions

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

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 3 days

Methodology
Microscopic identification

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

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: April 25, 2023

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