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Cytology, Non-Gynecological, Fluid, Washings, Brushings or FNA

Test Code
NGYNQ


Quest Code
10676


CPT Codes
CPT code varies based on sample preparation requirements as follows:<br /> <table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" summary="" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td>88104</td> <td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </td> <td>Fluid requiring simple smear preparation</td> </tr> <tr> <td>88108</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>Fluid requiring concentration technique</td> </tr> <tr> <td>88112</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>Fluid requiring thin layer preparation</td> </tr> <tr> <td>88160</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>Smear(s) prepared by client</td> </tr> <tr> <td>88161</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>Smear(s) requiring preparation</td> </tr> <tr> <td>88162</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>Multiple smears (5 or more) requiring extended study</td> </tr> <tr> <td>87207</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>Stain for inclusion bodies</td> </tr> <tr> <td>88172</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>Determination of adequacy of specimen</td> </tr> <tr> <td>88173</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>FNA interpretation</td> </tr> <tr> <td>88305</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>Fluid requiring cell block preparation</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

Includes
Preparation of submitted sample and microscopic interpretation by a pathologist.

Special stains (CPT code(s): 88312 (each stain) or 88313 (each stain)) and/or IHC immunohistochemistry stains (CPT code(s): 88342 (each initial antibody), 88341 (each additional antibody)) may be ordered at the discretion of the pathologist. These services will be performed at an additional charge.


Preferred Specimen
See Collection Instructions


Instructions
For instructions refer to
//www.questdiagnostics.com/dms/Documents/Other/Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf


Setup Schedule
Day shift Mon-fri


Report Available
2 days


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics LLC
200 Forest Street, 3rd Floor, Suite B
Marlborough, MA 01752-3023




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.