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Sputum for cytology-6301

Test info

Test name:

Sputum for cytology

Test number:

6301

Excellian order number:

LAB6301

Abbreviation:

APN

Specimen

Specimen type:

Sputum

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Collection instructions:

An early morning deep cough specimen is desirable for adequate examination

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen.

If fungus/pneumocystis stain is requested, answer the "Rule out" order question with "Malignancy" and "Fungal Infection".

Transport container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Required forms/information:

Non-GYN Cytology request
- Include pertinent clinical history or previous malignancy

Transport and stability:

Ambient

2 hours (optimal)
24 hours (acceptable)

Reason for rejection:

Unlabeled or mislabeled specimen
Unlabeled slide in a labeled slide container
Leaking specimen if label has been rendered unreadable
Slide broken beyond repair

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Cytology: A

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 - 2 days

Method:

Microscopic examination

Clinical and Interpretive info

Billing

CPT codes:

88112 - Cytology
88312 - Fungus stain

Tracking

Date created:

07/20/2012

Revised date:

12/01/2025

Review date:

11/14/2025