Miscellaneous Smear Cytology

TEST: 009126
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CPT: 88161
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Synonyms

  • Anal Smear
  • DES
  • Endocervical Aspiration Smears
  • Endometrial Aspiration Smears
  • Herpes Cytology
  • Herpetic Inclusion Bodies Cytology
  • Inclusion Body Stain
  • Ocular Cytology
  • Oral Cytology
  • Prostatic Massage, Skin Lesion
  • Tzanck Smear
  • Vaginal Wall Cytology
  • Viral Study, Herpes

Test Includes

Routine cytologic evaluation of prepared smear(s)

Special Instructions

Include patient's name, date of birth, Social Security number, source, previous malignancy, drug therapy, radiation therapy, and all other pertinent clinical information on the request form. Can be requested as stat procedure if active herpes infection is suspected at time of labor prior to vaginal delivery. Specify viral study and body site on the request form.

Expected Turnaround Time

2 - 6 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Smear(s)

Volume

One slide(s)

Container

Cardboard or plastic slide holder(s), Coplin jar(s)

Collection

Prepare smears and immediately fix each with spray fixative or in 95% ethyl alcohol. Label each slide with patient's name and source of smear(s).

Storage Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Causes for Rejection

Improper labeling; improper fixation; air-drying artifact; frozen specimen

Test Details

Use

Establish the presence of herpesvirus infection; aid in the diagnosis of pemphigus, vesiculobullous skin or mucosal disorders

Methodology

Pap stained: microscopic examination

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191115 Specimen type: 22633-2
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191152 Source: 22633-2
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191160 Clinician provided ICD9: 52797-8
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191174 Clinician provided ICD10: 52797-8
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191118 DIAGNOSIS: 47526-9
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191165 Recommendation: 22638-1
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191140 Comment: 22638-1
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191157 Pathologist provided ICD9: 52797-8
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191175 Pathologist provided ICD10: 52797-8
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191117 Clinical history: 22636-5
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191126 Amended report: N/A
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191127 Addendum: 22639-9
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191147 Diagnosis provided by: N/A
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191119 Signed out by: 19139-5
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191120 Performed by: N/A
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191116 Gross description: 22634-0
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191156 Microscopic description: 22635-7
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191141 Special procedure: N/A
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191179 Previous history: N/A
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191144 QA comment: N/A
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 019018 . 11546-9
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 000000 NonGyn CPT Code Automation N/A
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 019065 PDF N/A
009126 Miscellaneous Smear Cytology 191167 Photomicrograph N/A

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