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Cytology, Brushing
Message"Acceptable Specimens: Bronchial, colonic, esophageal, gastric, oropharyngeal, small bowel, or tracheal aspiration "
Test Code
3940000
CPT Codes
88112
Includes
Includes routine examination of prepared smears.
Preferred Specimen
Acceptable Specimens: Bronchial, colonic, esophageal, gastric, oropharyngeal, small bowel, or tracheal aspiration
Container/Tube: Sterile container(s)
Forms: Cytology Request Form
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. The following specimens will be returned to submitting physician:
A. No requisition form
B. Name on requisition does not match name on specimen
C. Broken slide that cannot be reconstructed
D. Unlabeled specimen
E. No doctor’s name given
F. Improper fixation
G. Air-drying artifact
2. Label container with patient’s full name (first and last), date of collection, physician’s name, hospital identification number (if applicable), and specimen source.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
ThinPrep/Papanicolaou Stains
Setup Schedule
Monday through Saturday
Reference Range
Negative to abnormal cells consistent with malignant neoplasm
Clinical Significance
Useful for the diagnosis of primary or metastatic neoplasms; can aid in the diagnosis of certain infectious and nonneoplastic processes.
Performed By
CoxHealth
