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Test Code 00013 Cytology, Breast Cyst

Methodology

Includes slide preparation by THIN PREP®, 1 air-dried smear, 1 direct smear preparation, cell block preparation (if adequate material), Papanicolaou and Diff-Quik staining, and microscopic cytologic evaluation.

Specimen Requirements

If >0.25 mL of fluid is aspirated:

 

Container/Tube: Syringe(s)

Specimen Volume: >0.25 mL of fluid

 

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect breast fluid in syringe.

2. Remove needle and cap syringe. Do NOT send syringe with needle attached.

3. Label syringe with patient’s legal name, date of birth, date and time of collection, and type of specimen (left or right breast).

 

Note: Specimen source (left or right breast), patient’s name, age, and sex are required.

 

Forms: “Cytology Requisition” (Listed in Special Instructions)

 

 

If <0.25 mL of fluid is aspirated:

 

Container/Tube: Container with CYTOLYT® fixative

Specimen Volume: <0.25 mL of fluid

 

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect breast fluid in syringe.

2. Transfer entire specimen to container with CYTOLYT® fixative. Rinse emptied syringe with fixative to flush out any remaining fluid into container.

3. Label container with patient’s legal name, date of birth, date and time of collection, and type of specimen (left or right breast).

 

Note: Specimen source (left or right breast), patient’s name, age, and sex are required.

 

Forms: “Cytology Requisition” (Listed in Special Instructions)

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Specimen Retention Time

Two Weeks from received date

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Maximum Laboratory Time

5-10 days from received date

Specimen Stability

 

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Fluid        Refrigerate       ASAP
         Ambient         NO
         Frozen         NO

Reference Values

Negative for malignant cells

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

88108

Special Instructions

Note: Complete ALL information including specimen source and all pertinent clinical data (clinical symptoms, history of malignancy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and tentative diagnosis) and forward with specimen