Cytology, Body Fluids
CPT Codes:
88112
Lab Section:
Cytopathology
Turnaround Time:
Results are generally available 2 business days following receipt of the specimen.
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
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Specimen Requirements:
Specimen: 10 mL or more; 1mL minimum. Fluids include: ascitic, paracentesis, pericardial, peritoneal, pleural, synovial, or culdocentesis.
Container: clean, sterile, leakproof specimen container.
Handling Instructions: Submit fluids fresh and un-fixed. Refrigerate specimens if they cannot be sent or processed by Cytopathology immediately. Exfoliated cells deteriorate rapidly in the effusion, both in vivo and in vitro.
Request Form: Non-Gynecologic Cytology Requisition. (Opens in a new window)
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
1 mL
Synonyms:
Body Fluids, Cytology, Effusions, Cytology, Fluids, Cytology