Cyst fluid for cytology

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Test number:

6301

Excellian order number:

LAB6301

Alternate names:

APN

Specimen type:

Cyst fluid

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Processing instructions:

Expel aspirated cyst contents into a Falcon vial/tube - 15mL
Label with two unique patient identifiers (name and DOB)
Indicate on request if specimen is for Cytology only, Cytology and Fungus stain, or Fungus stain only.

Transport container:

Sterile vial/container

Required forms/information:

Non-GYN Cytology request
- Specify source and site
- Provide pertinent clinical history/previous malignancy

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:

88112

Date created:

08/01/2012

Revised date:

10/31/2018

Review date:

12/15/2023