Cell Block, Cytology

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2451
  • Soft Test Code:
  • CS

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Client Notes:

To prevent the rapid deterioration of the specimen, it is recommended that the properly labeled specimen be sent to PHL by courier immediately after it is obtained, along with the properly completed Cytology/Histology Requisition Form.


Specimen Requirements

50.0 mL of Fluid (Bulk collection)


Alternate Specimen


TransportAndStorage

Refrigerated


Collection Instructions

Order must include the site and/or source of collection 


Minimum Volume


Neonatal Volumne

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Refer to Interpretive Pathology Report


Test Comments:

Immunoperoxidase stains will be ordered and charged when determined by pathologists


Methodology:
  • Cell Block

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

88305