Testing Schedule:

0800-1700 Monday through Friday.  For additional services,
contact the Cytopathology Fellow on-call at pager #4040.

Analytic Time:

2 days

Reference Range:

The pathologist will provide an interpretative report.

Comments:

Refer patient to FNA clinic located on the fourth floor of the Clinical 
Cancer Center, 4860 JPP.  The referring physician must complete a H-2 
cytologic consultation form which accompanies the patient.  Patient 
history and site of aspiration must be provided on the form.  Referring 
physician must include a pager number and/or telephone number where 
he/she can be reached.  Same day turnaround on most cases.  FNA 
clinical faculty carry beeper 131-4040.
Hours available: 0800-1700 Mon.-Fri.

CPT Code:

10021 (FNA; without image guidance - professional)
88172 (FNA for adequacy per pass)
88173 (FNA interpretation and report)