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WANG needle aspiration for cytology-6301

Test name:

WANG needle aspiration for cytology

Test number:

6301

Excellian order number:

LAB6301

Abbreviation:

APN

Specimen type:

Needle aspiration

Processing instructions:

Place aspirated specimen into CytoLyt™ fixative (Cytology only) or sterile saline if specimen is to be shared with Microbiology.

Specify that specimen is a Wang needle aspiration and site of collection.

Transport container:

Required forms/information:

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated

Reason for rejection:

Performing lab:

AHL - Cytology: A

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 - 2 days

Method:

Microscopic examination

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

CPT codes:

88173

Date created:

08/13/2012

Revised date:

06/21/2019

Review date:

12/15/2023