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Examination of CSF for the purpose of identifying malignancies and other pathologic conditions.
Synonyms/Keywords
Cerebrospinal Fluid, CSF, Cytospin
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Centrifuge Tube; CSF Collection Tube |
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Collection/Processing Instructions
Submission of specimen volumes of at least 3 mL is requested to rule out malignancy.
Specimen should be brought to Specimen Processing immediately after collection for proper handling. A fresh specimen is preferred.
If there will be more than 1 hour delay of receipt, an equal volume of 50% ethyl alcohol should be added to the cytology portion of the specimen.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Room Temperature | Within 1 hour of collection |
| CSF | Refrigerated | After 1 hour of collection, add an equal amount of 50% ethyl alcohol to the cytology specimen. |
Rejection Criteria
| Frozen |
|---|
Test Information
Identify the specimen tubes with the patient’s name, medical record number and specimen source. Send specimen with a properly completed test request requisition or electronic order immediately to Marshfield Specimen Processing. Include pertinent patient history and appropriate ICD-10 code. Specimen Processing will divide the specimen as needed for the tests ordered.
Interferences
If a specimen has not been fixed within a 1/2-hour of collection, please consult Cytopathology (800-222-5835, ext. 1-6155)
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | Interpretive 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 | Cytospin Preparation, Light Microscopy |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88104 | Cytology Smears With Interpretation |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88104 | Cytology Smears With Interpretation |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Pathology Non-Gyn Request |