| Test Code |
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| Test Name |
Non-Gynecologic Cytology |
| CPT Code |
88304 |
| Preferred Requirement |
Second morning specimen; voided or catheterized urine, intraoperative washings of urinary bladder, urethra, ureters, or renal pelvis collected in a sterile plastic urine container.
Give several glasses of water 30 minutes to one hour prior to collection |
| Alternate Requirement |
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| Minimum Volume |
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| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| TAT |
3-5 Business Days |
| Methodology |
The fluid will be centrifuged, supernatant poured off, and diagnostic cells aspirated from the remaining material. A microscopic slide will be made using ClearPrep methodology will be made. Microscopic examination is performed. |
| Day Performed |
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| Special Instructions |
Include patient's name, date of birth, sex, previous malignancy, drug therapy, radiation therapy, and all other pertinent clinical information. |
| Comments |
Causes for Rejection: Improper labeling; improper fixation; 24-hour collection; undue delay in transport; specimen submitted in vial that expired according to manufacturer's label; frozen specimen |
| Letter |
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| Test Included |
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| Performing Lab |
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| Clinical Significance |
Establish the presence of primary or metastatic neoplasms. |
