Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology

TEST: 009159
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CPT: 88112
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Synonyms

  • Anal Specimens
  • Colon Wash Cytology
  • Cyst Fluid Cytology
  • Endometrial Aspiration Samples
  • Gastric Washing Cytology
  • HALO™ Ocular Cytology
  • Joint/Synovial Fluid Cytology
  • Nipple Fluid Aspiration
  • Ovarian Fluid Cytology
  • Spinal Fluid Cytology

Test Includes

Routine cytologic evaluation of smears, monolayers, filters, and cell block when indicated

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.

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.

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Microbiology Specimen Collection and Transport Guide

    Specimen Requirements

    Specimen

    Fluid

    Volume

    1 to 2 mL

    Minimum Volume

    1 mL

    Container

    Sterile container; nongynecologic liquid-based cytology vial

    Collection

    Mix entire specimen with an equal volume of 50% ethyl alcohol or Saccomanno fixative. (Note: Specimens prepared with fixatives that contain 50% ethyl alcohol, eg, Saccomanno fixative, are not acceptable for microbiology testing.) Specify source of specimen.

    Storage Instructions

    Refrigerate immediately after collection and ship to laboratory as soon as possible.

    Causes for Rejection

    Improper labeling; improper fixation; specimen submitted in vial that expired according to manufacturer's label; frozen specimen

    Test Details

    Use

    Diagnose primary and metastatic malignant neoplasms; differential diagnosis of benign versus malignant processes

    Methodology

    The fluid will be centrifuged, supernatant poured off, and diagnostic cells aspirated from the remaining material. Filters, monolayers, and/or cytospins will be made along with a cell block, if applicable. Microscopic examination is performed.

    LOINC® Map

    Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191115 Specimen type: 22633-2
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191152 Source: 22633-2
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191160 Clinician provided ICD9: 52797-8
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191174 Clinician provided ICD10: 52797-8
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191118 DIAGNOSIS: 47526-9
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191165 Recommendation: 22638-1
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191140 Comment: 22638-1
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191157 Pathologist provided ICD9: 52797-8
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191175 Pathologist provided ICD10: 52797-8
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191117 Clinical history: 22636-5
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191126 Amended report: N/A
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191127 Addendum: 22639-9
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191147 Diagnosis provided by: N/A
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191119 Signed out by: 19139-5
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191120 Performed by: N/A
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191116 Gross description: 22634-0
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191156 Microscopic description: 22635-7
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191141 Special procedure: N/A
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191179 Previous history: N/A
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191144 QA comment: N/A
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 019018 . 11546-9
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 000000 NonGyn CPT Code Automation N/A
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 019065 PDF N/A
    009159 Miscellaneous Fluid Cytology 32785-8 191167 Photomicrograph N/A

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