Useful For
Detection of malignant, pre malignant and benign processes in the following fluids/washings obtained from the folowing sources:
- Abdominal
- Ascites
- Body Cavity
- Bronchial Washing
- Cyst
- Exudate
- Paracentesis
- Pericardial
- Peritoneal
- Pleural
- Synovial
- Thoracentesis
- Transudate
- Washings
Method Name
Cytology
Aliases
Fluid For Cytology, Abdominal, Ascites, Body Cavity, Cyst, Exudates, Paracentesis, Pericardial, Peritoneal, Pleural, Synovial, Thoracentesis, Transudate, Cytology - Non GYN
Specimen Type
Fluid/Washings
Specimen Required
- For best results, Fluids/Washings can be collected in a Cytology fluid collection container which is prefilled with the Cytology preservative, Cytolyt. Please fill container with as much specimen as possible to ensure an adequate cell sample
- In the absence of a Cytology fluid collection container, a dry sterile container container can be used. In this instance, please transport to the lab immediately! Please fill container with as much specimen as possible to ensure an adequate cell sample
- *Please note that for optimal cell preservation, it is preferred that the specimen is received with CytoLyt solution added immediately at the time of collection!
- In the absence of a Cytology fluid collection container, a dry sterile container container can be used. In this instance, please transport to the lab immediately! Please fill container with as much specimen as possible to ensure an adequate cell sample
- Label the CytoLyt preservative container with patient’s full name, date of birth and source of specimen
- Ensure specific anatomic site wording including laterality if applicable. (i.e. right upper lobe)
Specimen Minimum Volume
- Please fill container with as much specimen as possible to ensure an adequate cell sample
Specimen Stability Information
- Transport in a 180 mL Fluid Cytology collection container, which is prefilled with approximately 40 mL Cytolyt fixative, at room temperature.
Rejected Due To
- Missing or discrepant information
- Improper fixation
- Insufficient quantity or leaked specimen
Performing Laboratory
Glens Falls Hospital laboratory, Cytology department.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Cytology testing is performed Monday through Friday between 8 am and 4 pm.
Analytical Time
- Expected turnaround time is 3 to 4 weekdays.
Specimen Retention Time
- Specimens are retained for two weeks after the results are released.
CPT Code Information
- 88305 (If applicable)
- 88112
Analytical Time
- Expected turnaround time is 3 to 4 weekdays.