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Test Code 00018 Cytology, Miscellaneous Lesion

Methodology

Includes Papanicolaou stain, slide preparation by THIN PREP® and/or Tzanck smear preparation, and microscopic cytologic examination.

Useful for detection of viral inclusions, inflammatory processes, and fungal infections.

Specimen Requirements

DRY LESION

 

Container/Tube: Vial with CYTOLYT® fixative

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen


Collection Instructions:

1. If lesion appears dry (eg, blisters), scrape gently but firmly with a wooden spatula.

2. Deposit material from spatula or swab directly into vial with CYTOLYT® fixative.

3. Label vial (not lid) with patient’s legal name, date of birth, specimen source, and date and time of collection.

 

Note: Specimen source, patient’s name, age, and sex are required

 

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

 

 

MOIST LESION

 

Container/Tube: 2 to 4 slides

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen


Collection Instructions:

 

Note: Crushed or air-dried smears are of limited diagnostic value. Gentle smearing and immediate fixation are imperative.

 

1. If lesion appears moist or purulent, swab material using a cotton swab.

2. Smear material directly onto glass slide. Immediately place prepared slide in 100% ethanol fixative, or spray with Cytospray® fixative.

3. Label slides with patient’s legal name and date of birth.

 

Note: Specimen source, patient’s name, age, and sex are required.

 

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

 

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
Fresh Refrigerate ASAP
Fixative Ambient 2-3 days
  Frozen NO

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

88104

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