Pathologist Cytospin Review
Label Mnemonic: BFCYTO
Epic code: LAB1023
Order form: Laboratory Requisition
Supply order: Supply Order Form
Billing: Billing Policies
CPT code: 88104 (Technical)
88104 (Professional)
Specimen(s):
Body Fluid
Collection Medium:
Miscellaneous container; contact laboratory
Minimum:
0.7 mL; lavender top
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Comments:
This test is a pathologist's examination of a 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 biopsy.  These 
slides are held in a permanent file for future reference.

A Body Fluid Count is necessary to order this test.
Instructions:
This test only performed in conjunction with BFX (cell counts).

This test is a pathologist's examination of a 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 biopsy.  These 
slides are held in a permanent file for future reference.

A Body Fluid Count is necessary to order this test.
Sample Processing:
Do Not Centrifuge.
Specimen source is required on requisition for processing.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate, 2-8°C.
Transport Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
88104 (Technical)
88104 (Professional)
 
See also:
Body Fluid Cell Count and Differential, Miscellaneous Body Fluids