Pathologist Cytospin Review
Order Code: CFCYTO
Order Form: Laboratory Requisition
Specimen:
CSF
Collection Medium:
CSF container
Minimum:
0.7 mL; CSF
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Comments:
This test is a pathologist's examination of an air-dried wright-stained slide prepared on a cytospin. The specific reason for the examination must be noted on the requisition. A written interpretation by a pathologist is reported by computer. Specimens suspicious for malignancy should be confirmed with pap stained millipore cytology or tissue biospy. These slides are held in a permanent file for future reference. A CSF Cell Count is necessary to order this test.
Methodology:
Wright Stain
Sample Processing:
Do Not Centrifuge.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
88104 (Technical)
88104 (Professional)