Collect

Add fluid to yellow-topped cytology container

Shipping/Handling Instructions

If more than a 24-hr delay is anticipated between collection and receipt in the laboratory, please refrigerate specimen.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Stability (from collection to initiation)

7 days

Unacceptable Conditions

Irretreivable specimen

Remarks

For Urine specimens, please order CYTOLOGY URINE (LAB90325)

Section

Anatomic Pathology

LAB Code

LAB12139

Performed

Mon-Fri

Routine/STAT TAT

1-2 business days after arrival in Lab

Reference Interval

No malignant cells identified.

CPT Codes

Varies by specimen:
Fluid: 88112
Slides only: 88160
Aspirate: 88173
Cell block:  88305

LCHG

Varies: 60055411, 60117360, 60052721, and/or 60051390

Updated/Reviewed

05/10/21 SS
Collection

Collect

Add fluid to yellow-topped cytology container

Shipping/Handling Instructions

If more than a 24-hr delay is anticipated between collection and receipt in the laboratory, please refrigerate specimen.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Stability (from collection to initiation)

7 days

Unacceptable Conditions

Irretreivable specimen

Remarks

For Urine specimens, please order CYTOLOGY URINE (LAB90325)
Ordering

Section

Anatomic Pathology

LAB Code

LAB12139
Performance

Performed

Mon-Fri

Routine/STAT TAT

1-2 business days after arrival in Lab
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

No malignant cells identified.
Administrative

CPT Codes

Varies by specimen:
Fluid: 88112
Slides only: 88160
Aspirate: 88173
Cell block:  88305

LCHG

Varies: 60055411, 60117360, 60052721, and/or 60051390

Updated/Reviewed

05/10/21 SS

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