Spinal fluid for cytology

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Test number:

6301

Excellian order number:

LAB6301

Abbreviation:

APN

Specimen type:

Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF)

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Volume:

2.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Collect fluid aseptically and place in clean, dry sterile vial/container

Processing instructions:

For optimum results, specimen should be processed within two hours of collection.

Transport container:

Sterile vial/container, Sarstedt Transfer Vial or 15 mL sterile Falcon tube

Required forms/information:

Non-GYN Cytology request
- Provide pertinent clinical history/previous malignancy
- Indicate on request if specimen is for Cytology only, Cytology and Fungus stain, or Fungus stain only

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:

88108 - Cytology
88312 - Fungus

Date created:

07/30/2012

Revised date:

10/12/2018

Review date:

12/15/2023