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Test Code CFNPC Cytology FNA (Bill Only)


Specimen Required


This test is for billing purposes only.

This is not an orderable test.


Reporting Name

Cytology FNA

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reference Values

This test is for billing purposes only.

This is not an orderable test.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

88173

Cautions

Age of a cut paraffin section can affect immunoreactivity. Stability thresholds vary widely among published literature and are antigen-dependent. Best practice is for paraffin sections to be cut fresh.

Method Name

This test is for billing purposes only.

This is not an orderable test.

Test Classification

Not Applicable