Fluid/Washings (Peritoneal, Pelvic, Pleural, Pericardial, Bronchial Washing) for Cytology

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

  1. 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
    1. 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
      1. *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!
  2. Label the CytoLyt preservative container with patient’s full name, date of birth and source of specimen
    1. 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.