Cytology Non-Gyn, Fluid, Washings, Brushings, or FNA
Order Code: 74315
Test Summary
Diagnose primary and metastatic malignant neoplasms; differential diagnosis of benign versus malignant processes.
Aliases
N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
See Non-gyn Cytology collection instructions under the above RESOURCE section.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
See Non-Gynocologic Specimen Collection Link
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Glass slides and/or cytolyt fixative cup
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = Fixed slides - indefinitely
- Room Temperature = Cytolyt fixative cups - 21 days from collection
- Refrigerated = Fresh specimens stable for 48 hours (except CSF stable 4 hours)
- Frozen = not acceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
- Slides broken beyond repair
- Specimen leaked
- Incomplete or missing information on requisition
- Specimen submitted in expired vial according to label
Order Code
74315
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB1901 LAB10005
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- Various
- Dependent on preparation type
Billing Code
- 74315
CPT Statement
Methodology
Microscopic examination of slides
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Cytology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Reports available: Routine specimens available within 48 hours excluding weekends.
Resources
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
See Non-gyn Cytology collection instructions under the above RESOURCE section.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
See Non-Gynocologic Specimen Collection Link
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Glass slides and/or cytolyt fixative cup
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = Fixed slides - indefinitely
- Room Temperature = Cytolyt fixative cups - 21 days from collection
- Refrigerated = Fresh specimens stable for 48 hours (except CSF stable 4 hours)
- Frozen = not acceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
- Slides broken beyond repair
- Specimen leaked
- Incomplete or missing information on requisition
- Specimen submitted in expired vial according to label
Billing
CPT Code
- Various
- Dependent on preparation type
Billing Code
- 74315
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Microscopic examination of slides
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Reports available: Routine specimens available within 48 hours excluding weekends.