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Test Code BFCYTL CYTOLOGY, BODY FLUID

Important Note

Note: 

  1. This test does not include culture. Order BFLGS “Culture, Body Fluid, with Gram Stain” if a culture or Gram stain are desired.
  2. Do not transport in pneumatic tube system (body fluids are irretrievable specimens).
  3. Specimen source and specific tests requested are required.

Methodology

This test should be ordered for any body fluid EXCEPT:

  1. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or
  2. Urine.

Specimen Requirements

Do not transport in pneumatic tube system (body fluids are irretrievable specimens).


          Container/Tube: Syringe, Tube or Collection Bag

Specimen Volume:  > 10 mL and < 500 mL (minimum volume: 10 mL) of body fluid

Collection Instructions: 

  1. Collect body fluid in syringe, tube or collection bag.

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

  3. Label syringe, tube or collection bag with patient’s legal name, date of birth,  & date and time of collection.

  4. Complete the Cytology Requistion and make sure to included the specimen source.

  5. Inpatient Departments Hand deliver to laboratory promptly. (Do not send in pneumatic tube system).

 

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

88108-CYTOLOGY

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated