Cytology, Needle Aspiration of Palpable Mass

CPT Codes:

88173

Lab Section:

Cytopathology

Turnaround Time:

Results are generally available within 2 business days.

Test Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5pm. 

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Specimen Requirements:

Call the Cytology Lab (503 494-8278) to request Pathology assistance or to schedule a needle aspiration to be performed by the pathologist.

Special Instructions: Specify body site. Include pertinent clinical data (i.e., age, location of mass, and history of carcinoma or infection). 

Request Form: Non-Gynecologic Cytology Requisition. (Opens in a new window)

Synonyms:

Fine Needle Aspirate, FNA, Cytology, FNAB, Cytology, Needle Aspiration, Cytology, Cytology of Palpable Mass