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CYTOLOGY, BREAST SMEAR/NIPPLE DISCHARGE
Test CodeCYREQ
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