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Routine Fine Needle Aspiration - Cytology
MessagePerformed by the Cytology Laboratory x5839.
Must submit with Cytology paper requisition #151594 available from Taylor Communications (Smartworks)
Must submit with Cytology paper requisition #151594 available from Taylor Communications (Smartworks)
Test Code
FNA ROUTINE CYTO
Alias/See Also
FNA
CPT Codes
88173, +/-88305
Includes
Onsite assistance with slide preparation and triage of specimen for cell block, liquid based slide, molecular testing or Flow Cytometry if applicable.
Final interpretation and workup of case follows.
Preferred Specimen
3-6 passes. Smears, needle rinse and cell block as triaged by Cytology Lab personnel.
Instructions
FNA pager 1006 should be paged minimally 10 minutes prior to start of procedure with following information readily available:
1. Patient name and medical record number
2. Anatomic site of FNA
3. Clinical suspicion of Lymphoma?
4. Location of patient/procedure
5. Pertinent patient precautions
1. Patient name and medical record number
2. Anatomic site of FNA
3. Clinical suspicion of Lymphoma?
4. Location of patient/procedure
5. Pertinent patient precautions
Transport Container
Cytology Lab staff will report to location with all necessary supplies. Flat work surface needed for onsite slide preparation.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Setup Schedule
Daily, Monday through Friday. 7am to 6pm. Page Pathology Resident on call after hours.
