Pathologist Cytospin Review
| Label Mnemonic: | CFCYTO |
| Epic code: | LAB1024 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: |
88104 (Technical) 88104 (Professional) |
Specimen(s):
CSF
Collection Medium:
)
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| CSF collection kit |
Minimum:
0.7 mL; CSF
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 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 biopsy. These slides are held in a permanent file for future reference. A CSF Cell Count is necessary to order this test.
Methodology:
Wright Stain
Instructions:
This test only performed in conjunction with CFX (cell counts). 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 biopsy. These slides are held in a permanent file for future reference. A CSF Cell Count is necessary to order this test.
Sample Processing:
Do Not Centrifuge.
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.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
See also:
Cell Count and Differential, CSF
Cell Count and Differential, CSF