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HelpTest Code Path Non-Gyn BF Cytology, Body Fluid
Useful For
Serous cavity fluids are collected for the cytologic detection and diagnosis of primary and metastatic malignant neoplasms and inflammatory conditions.
Synonyms/Keywords
Pleural Fluid, Lung Fluid, Chest Fluid, Thoracentesis, Peritoneal Fluid, Abdominal Fluid, Paracentesis, Pericardial Fluid, Intracardial Fluid, Joint Fluid
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid - ThinPrep | Bag, Vacutainer |
Sage Container |
Acceptable Body Sites
Pleural, Lung, Chest, Thoracentesis, Ascitic, Abdominal, Peritoneal, Paracentesis, Pericardial, Intracardial, Joint Fluid
Collection/Processing Instructions
Submission of specimen volumes greater than 100mL are requested; greater fluid volumes are encouraged.
Collect one entire bag, bottle or vacutainer of fresh specimen. Submission of large specimen volumes (i.e. quantities of one liter or more) are preferred. Add anticoagulant 0.2 mL of heparin (1000 units) per 100 mL of fluid obtained (i.e. add 2.0 mL of heparin (1,000 units) for 1,000 mL of fluid). Send specimen to lab as soon as possible. If the specimen cannot be sent immediately, the fluid should be refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Fluid | Refrigerated |
Test Information
Include specimen source, pertinent patient history and clinical information and appropriate ICD-10 code on the electronic order or test requisition form.
Interferences
Submission of a small volume aliquot from a large volume fluid collection may result in insufficient cellular material for complete specimen analysis or additional testing. Submission of additional samples for testing may be needed. Consult Cytopathology with questions (800-222-5835 ext. 1-6155).
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | Interpretative Report |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Cytopathology
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday-Friday | 2 days | Light Microscopy |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88112 | Cytology ThinPrep | |||
| 88305 | Cell Block |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88112 | Cytology ThinPrep | |||
| 88305 | Cell Block |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Pathology Non-Gyn Request |