Cytology, BAL for Pneumocystis Pneumoniae, Hemosiderin or Lipid Macrophages
- LIS Mnemonic: CF (in PTH menu)
Collect
Leukens or red top tube
Volume Required
1 ml
Minimum Required
0.5 ml
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
N/A
Unacceptable conditions
Cytology specimen can not be left at room temp for more than 1 hour.
Days Performed
Monday - Friday 0800-1700 after hours see remarks
Reported
2-3 hours, same day or next day
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
88108 cytopathology fluid conc; 88312 special stain 1; 88313 x 2 special stain 2
Methodology
Cytology
Remarks
Take to Pathology immediately Monday-Friday 0800-1700. If STAT results are needed call pathology at 4-1728 during working hours. Weekends, Holidays and after 1700 take to Central Lab Services for fixation and refrigeration. If STAT results are needed contact the Pathologist on-call via the hospital intranet on-call schedule.
Contact Us
- (215) 590-1728
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