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.

See also:
Body Fluid Cell Count and Differential, Miscellaneous Body Fluids