Sputum Cytology Series

Test Number 009076

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CPT 88108

Synonyms

Cytology, Sputum

Test Details

Methodology

Direct smears or slides prepared using the Saccomanno method. Pap stained: microscopic examination is performed.

Result Turnaround Time

Within 1 day

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.

Use

Establish the presence of primary or metastatic neoplasms; aid in the diagnosis of respiratory infections with herpesvirus, Cryptococcus, Coccidioides, Histoplasma, Blastomyces, Phycomycetes, Strongyloides, Echinococcus, Paragonimus, and asbestosis.

Special Instructions

Include patient's name, date of birth, sex, Social Security number, previous malignancy, drug therapy, radiation therapy, exposure to carcinogen, and all other pertinent clinical information on the request form. For induced sputa, contact Inhalation Therapy. Include admitting diagnosis and pertinent clinical history (ie, age, clinical diagnosis, exposure to carcinogen) on the request form.

Limitations

If pulmonary macrophages are not identified, specimen will be reported as unsatisfactory for adequate evaluation.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Expectorated sputum, not saliva or nasal aspirates

Volume

30 mL

Minimum Volume

3-5 mL

Container

Plastic sputum container with Saccomanno fixative added

Collection Instructions

Patient should perform oral hygiene and collect first morning sputum directly into Saccomanno or 50% ethyl alcohol fixative in container for three consecutive mornings. (Note: Specimens prepared with fixatives that contain 50% ethyl alcohol, eg, Saccomanno fixative, are not acceptable for microbiology testing.) Close container and shake vigorously after collection.

Storage Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Patient Preparation

Instruct the patient to thoroughly cleanse mouth before collection.

Causes for Rejection

Improper labeling; specimen without fixative; saliva or nasal aspirates; frozen specimen

LOINC® Map

Order Code	Order Code Name	Result Code	Result Code Name	Result LOINC
009076	Sputum Cytology	191115	Specimen type:	22633-2
009076	Sputum Cytology	191152	Source:	22633-2
009076	Sputum Cytology	191160	Clinician provided ICD9:	52797-8
009076	Sputum Cytology	191174	Clinician provided ICD10:	52797-8
009076	Sputum Cytology	191118	DIAGNOSIS:	47526-9
009076	Sputum Cytology	191165	Recommendation:	22638-1
009076	Sputum Cytology	191140	Comment:	22638-1
009076	Sputum Cytology	191157	Pathologist provided ICD9:	52797-8
009076	Sputum Cytology	191175	Pathologist provided ICD10:	52797-8
009076	Sputum Cytology	191117	Clinical history:	22636-5
009076	Sputum Cytology	191126	Amended report:	N/A
009076	Sputum Cytology	191127	Addendum:	22639-9
009076	Sputum Cytology	191147	Diagnosis provided by:	N/A
009076	Sputum Cytology	191119	Signed out by:	19139-5
009076	Sputum Cytology	191120	Performed by:	N/A
009076	Sputum Cytology	191116	Gross description:	22634-0
009076	Sputum Cytology	191156	Microscopic description:	22635-7
009076	Sputum Cytology	191141	Special procedure:	N/A
009076	Sputum Cytology	191179	Previous history:	N/A
009076	Sputum Cytology	191144	QA comment:	N/A
009076	Sputum Cytology	019018	.	11546-9
009076	Sputum Cytology	000000	NonGyn CPT Code Automation	N/A
009076	Sputum Cytology	019065	PDF	N/A
009076	Sputum Cytology	191167	Photomicrograph	N/A
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191115
Result Code Name	Specimen type:
UofM
Result LOINC	22633-2
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191152
Result Code Name	Source:
UofM
Result LOINC	22633-2
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191160
Result Code Name	Clinician provided ICD9:
UofM
Result LOINC	52797-8
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191174
Result Code Name	Clinician provided ICD10:
UofM
Result LOINC	52797-8
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191118
Result Code Name	DIAGNOSIS:
UofM
Result LOINC	47526-9
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191165
Result Code Name	Recommendation:
UofM
Result LOINC	22638-1
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191140
Result Code Name	Comment:
UofM
Result LOINC	22638-1
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191157
Result Code Name	Pathologist provided ICD9:
UofM
Result LOINC	52797-8
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191175
Result Code Name	Pathologist provided ICD10:
UofM
Result LOINC	52797-8
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191117
Result Code Name	Clinical history:
UofM
Result LOINC	22636-5
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191126
Result Code Name	Amended report:
UofM
Result LOINC	N/A
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191127
Result Code Name	Addendum:
UofM
Result LOINC	22639-9
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191147
Result Code Name	Diagnosis provided by:
UofM
Result LOINC	N/A
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191119
Result Code Name	Signed out by:
UofM
Result LOINC	19139-5
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191120
Result Code Name	Performed by:
UofM
Result LOINC	N/A
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191116
Result Code Name	Gross description:
UofM
Result LOINC	22634-0
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191156
Result Code Name	Microscopic description:
UofM
Result LOINC	22635-7
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191141
Result Code Name	Special procedure:
UofM
Result LOINC	N/A
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191179
Result Code Name	Previous history:
UofM
Result LOINC	N/A
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191144
Result Code Name	QA comment:
UofM
Result LOINC	N/A
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	019018
Result Code Name	.
UofM
Result LOINC	11546-9
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	000000
Result Code Name	NonGyn CPT Code Automation
UofM
Result LOINC	N/A
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	019065
Result Code Name	PDF
UofM
Result LOINC	N/A
Order Code	009076
Order Code Name	Sputum Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code	191167
Result Code Name	Photomicrograph
UofM
Result LOINC	N/A

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