Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology
Test ID:
703406
CPT code:
88112
Synonyms:
- Anal Specimens
- Colon Wash Cytology
- Cyst Fluid Cytology
- Endometrial Aspiration Samples
- Gastric Washing Cytology
- HALO™ Ocular Cytology
- Joint/Synovial Fluid Cytology
Clinical Use:
Diagnose primary and metastatic malignant neoplasms; differential diagnosis of benign versus malignant processes
Specimen Type:
Fluid
Requested Volume:
1 to 2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Container Type:
Sterile container; nongynecologic liquid-based cytology vial
Collection:
Mix entire specimen with an equal volume of 50% ethyl alcohol or Saccomanno fixative. (Note: Specimens prepared with fixatives that contain 50% ethyl alcohol, eg, Saccomanno fixative, are not acceptable for microbiology testing.) Specify source of specimen.
Storage Instructions:
Refrigerate immediately after collection and ship to laboratory as soon as possible.
Stability Requirements:
Rejection Criteria
Improper labeling; improper fixation; specimen submitted in vial that expired according to manufacturer’s label; frozen specimen
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