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Cytology Non-Gyn
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Various. Search by cytology specimen source
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
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
Last Updated: August 26, 2022