Fine Needle Aspiration, Evaluation

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • CS2451
  • Soft Test Code:
  • CS
Alternate Names
  • FNA

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Client Notes

Contact the Histology Deparment at 266-1630 to schedule the date and time of procedure to be done with the physician 


Specimen Requirements

Representative Sample of Cells from suspected mass on slides


Transport And Storage

Ambient


Collection Instructions

Place Slides in 95% alcohol

Include Patient Medical History with order


Minimum Volume


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Refer to Interpretive Pathology Report


Test Comments:

Rapid H&E Stain will be completed and verbal results will be given; the rest of the specimen will then be processed for the final interpretation


Methodology:
  • Microscopic

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
  • Cytology
Turn Around Time

24 to 48 hours


Coding & Compliance

CPT Coding

88173