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Test Code CY004 Cytology, Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

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

 

Specimen Type: Pelvic washing, pericardial, peritoneal, pleural fluid
Container/Tube: See Body Fluid Collection Guidelines under Special Instructions
Specimen Volume: Adequate specimen
Collection Instructions:

1. Place fresh fluid in a screw-capped container.

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

3. Refrigerate specimen after collection.

Additional Information: Heparin may be added to bloody fluids at the rate of 5,000 Units/500 mL of fluid.

Forms: Cytology Laboratory Requisition in Special Instructions.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

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

Turnaround Time:
STAT: not applicable

Routine: 2 working days

Test Classification and CPT Coding

88104-Smear (if appropriate)

88108-Cytocentrifuge (if appropriate)

88112-Liquid-based prep (if appropriate)

88305-Cell block (if appropriate)

Note: Professional charges may be applied.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Additional Information

 

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

 

Special Instructions