Cytology, Body Fluids
Test Mnemonic
LAB1204
CPT Codes
- 88112 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Ascites Fluid
- Pericardial Fluid
- Peritoneal Fluid
- Pleural Fluid
- Urine
- Ocular
- Body Cavity Fluids
- CSF
- CYTOBF
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 mL (prefer 20-50 mL) | Fluid, body | Clean, leakproof container | Ambient | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 2 mL |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Microscopy |
Reference Range
| Cytology, Body Fluids | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Refer to report and evaluation for atypical cells suspicious or diagnostic of malignancy. |
Special Info
Collect at least 1-2 mL fresh fluid (usually the greater the volume, the greater the number of cells available for evaluation) in clean container. Transport fresh body fluid unfixed. Remove all needles. May add 1 mL sodium heparin to bloody fluid specimens. Label container with the patient's name, clinic number, date and specimen submitted. REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW: Specimen must be accompanied by Cytology requisition giving patient's name, age, clinic number, clinician, clinical history, procedure location, specimen submitted, time and date.