Cytology, Body Fluids (Pleural, pericardial etc.)
- LIS Mnemonic: CF (in PTH menu)
Collect
Sterile container or tube
Volume Required
see remark
Minimum Required
0.5 ml
Transport
Room temperature within 1 hour of removal.
Stability
N/A
Unacceptable conditions
Specimen left at room temp greater than 1 hour or refrigerated for more than 48 hours.
Days Performed
Monday - Friday 0800-1700
Reported
same day or next day
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
88106 Cytopathology Fluid - conc.; 88312 Special Stain 1; 88312 Special Stain 2
Methodology
Cytology
Remarks
Requires all available fluid after other studies have been aliquoted. Take to Pathology Monday - Friday 0800-1700. After working hours, if STAT results are needed then contact the Pathologist on-call via the hospital intranet on-call schedule for instructions. Weekends, holidays and after 1700 take to Central Lab Services.
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