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Miscellaneous Smear Cytology

CPT 88161
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 Details

Methodology

Pap stained: microscopic examination

Result 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.

Test Includes

Routine cytologic evaluation of prepared smear(s)

Use

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

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.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Smear(s)

Volume

One slide(s)

Container

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

Collection Instructions

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

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
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code191115
Result Code NameSpecimen type:
UofM
Result LOINC22633-2
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code191152
Result Code NameSource:
UofM
Result LOINC22633-2
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code191160
Result Code NameClinician provided ICD9:
UofM
Result LOINC52797-8
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code191174
Result Code NameClinician provided ICD10:
UofM
Result LOINC52797-8
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code191118
Result Code NameDIAGNOSIS:
UofM
Result LOINC47526-9
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
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Result Code191165
Result Code NameRecommendation:
UofM
Result LOINC22638-1
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
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Result Code191140
Result Code NameComment:
UofM
Result LOINC22638-1
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
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Result Code191157
Result Code NamePathologist provided ICD9:
UofM
Result LOINC52797-8
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
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Result Code191175
Result Code NamePathologist provided ICD10:
UofM
Result LOINC52797-8
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code191117
Result Code NameClinical history:
UofM
Result LOINC22636-5
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code191126
Result Code NameAmended report:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code191127
Result Code NameAddendum:
UofM
Result LOINC22639-9
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code191147
Result Code NameDiagnosis provided by:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code191119
Result Code NameSigned out by:
UofM
Result LOINC19139-5
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code191120
Result Code NamePerformed by:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
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Result Code191116
Result Code NameGross description:
UofM
Result LOINC22634-0
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
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Result Code191156
Result Code NameMicroscopic description:
UofM
Result LOINC22635-7
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
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Result Code191141
Result Code NameSpecial procedure:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
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Result Code191179
Result Code NamePrevious history:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code191144
Result Code NameQA comment:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code019018
Result Code Name.
UofM
Result LOINC11546-9
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
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Result Code000000
Result Code NameNonGyn CPT Code Automation
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code019065
Result Code NamePDF
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code009126
Order Code NameMiscellaneous Smear Cytology
Order Loinc
Result Code191167
Result Code NamePhotomicrograph
UofM
Result LOINCN/A