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Cytology, Non-Gynecologic

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Cytology Test Request Form 32965

Ordering Recommendation

Use for all nongynecologic sources EXCEPT specimens obtained by fine needle aspiration. For fine needle aspirate (FNA) specimens, refer to Cytology, Fine Needle Aspirate (2000443).

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is not New York state approved. ARUP cannot facilitate testing for New York state clients. Please work directly with a New York state-approved laboratory.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Non-Gynecologic Body Fluids, Brushings, or Washings. For specific instructions refer to Cytopathology Specimen Collection & Handling.

Specimen Preparation

Fixed Fluid: Transport all available specimen to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube in equal parts cytology fixative. Preferred fixative is CytoLyt or PreservCyt.
Fresh Unfixed Fluid: Must be refrigerated immediately after collection.
Slides: Transport specimen on fixed or unfixed slides.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Fresh Unfixed Fluid: Refrigerated.
Fixed Fluid: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated.
Fixed or Unfixed Slides: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen received in expired fixative vial, Frozen specimens.

Remarks

Submit source information with the specimen.

Stability

Fresh Unfixed Fluid: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Fixed Fluid: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Fixed or Unfixed Slides: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Microscopy

Performed

Mon-Fri

Reported

1-5 days

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Varies by Report

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

88108 or 88112 or 88160 or 88104 and/or 88305. Additional CPT codes may apply if special studies are required

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2001222 Specimen Source 66746-9
8209805 Clinical History 22636-5
8209825 Gross Description/Preparations Made 22634-0
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Aliases

  • Bile Drainage, Cytology
  • Bladder Washing, Cytology
  • Oral brushing, Cytology
  • Vitreous Fluid for Cytology
  • Ureteral Washing, Cytology
  • Urethral Washing, Cytology
  • Anal smear
  • Retroperitoneal Fluid
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid for Cytology
  • Cytology, CSF
  • Peritoneal Fluid, Cytology
  • CSF, Cytology
  • Nipple Discharge for Cytology
  • Breast Discharge, Cytology
  • Body Cavity Fluid, Cytology
  • Pelvic Washing, Cytology
  • Anal Pap
  • Anal, Cytology
  • Bile Duct brushing, Cytology
  • Esophageal Brushing, Cytology
  • Non-gynecological
  • Cytology
  • Renal Pelvis Washing, Cytology
  • Synovial Fluid, Cytology
  • Pericardial Fluid, Cytology
  • Gastric Washing, Cytology
  • Gastric, Brushing, Cytology
  • Gastrointestinal, Cytology
  • Bronchoalveolar Lavage, Cytology
  • Sputum, Cytology
  • Bronchial Brushing, Cytology
  • Bronchial Washing, Cytology
  • Skin Scraping for Cytology
  • Herpes, Cytology
  • Tzanck Smear
  • Urine, Cytology
  • Ureteral Brushing, Cytology
  • Oral Scraping, Cytology
  • Conjunctival Scrapings for Cytology
  • Eye, Cytology
  • Pleural Fluid, Cytology
Cytology, Non-Gynecologic