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Lab Dept:
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Anatomic Pathology
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Test Name:
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CYTOLOGY, WASHINGS (BRONCHIAL, ESOPHOGEAL, GASTRIC, COLONIC)
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General Information
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CPT Codes:
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88108 – Cytopathology, concentration technique, smears and interpretation (eg, Saccomanno technique)
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Test Includes:
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Routine cytologic evaluation of cytospin and cell block
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Useful to establish the presence of primary or metastatic neoplasms or infection.
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Lab Testing Section:
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Anatomic Pathology
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-5875
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651-220-6561
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Test Availability:
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Monday - Friday. Specimen must be obtained and submitted between 6:30 AM and 4 PM unless prior arrangement is made.
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Turnaround Time:
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1 - 2 days
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Special Instructions:
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Complete a “Surgical Pathology/ Cytology Request Form” and/or a “Bronchoscopy/Airway Request Form” with pertinent clinical information, and forward it with the specimen.
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Cytology washings
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Container:
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Screw capped, sterile vial
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Draw Volume:
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2 mL (Minimum: 1 mL) cytology washings
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Processed Volume:
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Same as Draw Volume
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Collection:
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Cytology washings should be collected by a physician. Washings collected during the endoscopic examination should be collected fresh (unfixed) in a screw capped, sterile container.
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Special Processing:
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Maintain sterility and forward promptly to the laboratory at ambient temperature only.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Improperly handled specimen; mislabeled or unlabeled specimen; undue delay in transport
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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Interpretive report
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Methodology:
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Microscopy and cytospin
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References:
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Rosai, Juan MD, Ackerman’s Surgical Pathology, 8th ed, vols 1 and 2, CV Mosby
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Sternberg, Steven (1997) Histology for Pathologists, 2nd ed, Lippincott/Raven
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