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Abdominal Fluid Cytology

Test Code
9050


CPT Codes
88112

Minimum Volume
More than 5 mL


Instructions
Include patient's name, date of birth, sex, Social Security number, previous malignancy, drug therapy, radiation therapy, and all other pertinent clinical information, including history of alcohol abuse, on the request form.


Transport Temperature
150 mL vacuum bottle available from courier service


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improper labeling; gross contamination due to spillage; improper fixation; specimen submitted in vial that expired according to manufacturer's label


Methodology
The fluid will be centrifuged, supernatant poured off, and diagnostic cells aspirated from the remaining material. Filters, monolayers, and/or cytospins will be made along with a cell block, if applicable. Microscopic examination is performed.



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.