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Test Code LAB20001-CSF Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Cytology (Non-Gyn)

Department

CYTOLOGY

Collection Requirements

COLLECTION:

1. Send fresh specimen in a tightly capped specimen container with proper identifier and requistion (see below).

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

All cytology specimens submitted for testing should have the following information included on the requisition. Containers must be clearly labeled with patient identifier. Specimens accepted only from physician’s or designee.

-Patient Name -Date of Birth -Date of Specimen Collection -Source of Cytologic Material -Submitting Clinician’s Name -MRN -Pertinent Clinical Information -Diagnosis Code

Transport

Ambient: immediately

Refrigerated: If delayed more than 30 minutes

Preferred Transport Temperature

Ambient within 30 minutes.

Stability

Refrigerate residual specimen, if applicable, until final report issued.

Minimum Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Range

By report

Methodology

Cytospin Preparation Automated Slide Stainer Sakura Tissue-Tek DRS Geimsa Stain

Performed

Monday – Friday

Reported

Varies

CPT Codes

88104

Unacceptable Conditions

Any of the above listed conditions under general requirements is omitted.Specimen received without patient identifier on container. Name on container does not match name on requisition.