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Test Code CY001 Cytology, Aspirates, Fine-Needle Aspiration

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Cytopathology smears, ThinPrep, cytocentrifuge preparation, and/or cell block

Testing Algorithm:

Histochemical and immunohistochemical stains will be performed as diagnostically indicated, at an additional charge.

Specimen Requirements

See Non-Gynecologic Cytology Specimens in Specimen Collection and Preparation in Special Instructions for collection information.

 

Forms: Cytology Laboratory Requisition in Special Instructions.

 

Fixed Smear
Specimen Type: Varies

Container/Tube: Slide

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Collection Instructions:

1. Label frosted end of slide in pencil with patient’s name, date of birth, and date of collection.

2. Collect specimen.

3. Fix slide immediately with spray fixative. Allow slide to dry.

4. Place slide in a slide mailer. Do not close mailer until slide has dried completely.

 

Fluid
Specimen Type: Varies

Container/Tube: Container with cyto-fixative

Specimen Volume: Adequate specimen
Collection Instructions:

1. Place specimen in container with cyto-fixative.

2. Label container with patient’s name, date of birth, Social Security number, date of collection, and type of aspirate.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Cut-off time: Monday through Thursday 1530; Friday 1600

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 2 hours after receipt in laboratory 
Routine: 2 working days

Test Classification and CPT Coding

88173-Interpretation and report

10021-Fine needle aspiration (if appropriate)

88142-Immunohistochemistry (if appropriate)
88172-Adequacy evaluation (if appropriate)
88305-Cell block (if appropriate)
88312-Special stains group 1 (if appropriate)
88313-Special stains group 2 (if appropriate)

Note: Professional charges may be applied.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO

Additional Information


For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:Test performed in BJH Cytology.

Special Instructions