CYTOLOGY, BODY FLUIDS
Marquette General Health System
HLAB/HOL Code |
NGYNCY | |
MGH LIS Test No |
858 | |
Schedule |
Monday-Friday | |
Testing Time |
1 day | |
Testing Lab |
Marquette General Hospital | |
QORR Test Code |
NGYNCY | |
Type |
Fluid, see collection notes | |
Volume |
up to 150 mL | |
Temperature |
||
Preservative |
CytoLyt Solution | |
Collection Info |
1. Prior to aspiration, move the patient into several different positions in order to suspend cells in the fluid. 2. Collect up to 150ml of fresh body fluid in a clean container labeled with the patient's name, hospital number and date of collection. 3. Split the specimen into 2 equal parts. 4. Immediately add 30ml of CytoLyt (to part 1) for specimen volumes of 10 - 90 mL. 5. Add 30mLof 10% neutral buffered formalin ( to part 2) for specimen volumes of 10 - 60 mL. 5. Deliver the specimen to the MGH Cytology Department as soon as possible. 6. Marquette General Hospital inpatient specimens without preservative should be delivered immediately to the Cytology Department. NOTE: Pertinent clinical information regarding previous malignancy, drugs, radiation therapy, or history of alcohol abuse or smoking is required for processing. **For alternative collection methods or preservatives, please contact the MGH Cytology Department. |
|
Clinical Utilities CPT Codes Reference Range
88112, 88305
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.
An interpretive report will be sent.
Component Information
Additional Comments Questions or Comments email support@mgh.org
Reference Lab Home Page
Laboratory Main Page
Marquette General Health System Home Page