Breast fluid for cytology

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Test number:

6301

Excellian order number:

LAB6301

Alternate names:

APN

Specimen type:

Breast fluid

Collection instructions:

Place aspirated fluid into clean, dry tube (Falcon vial/tube - 15mL) labeled with the patient's full name and date of birth.

Processing instructions:

Deliver to the laboratory as soon as possible, or refrigerate for transport

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:

07/30/2012

Revised date:

10/12/2018

Review date:

12/15/2023