Cytology Fine Needle Aspirate
Test Mnemonic
LAB1204
CPT Codes
- 88173 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | Aspirate, fine needle | CytoLyt solution | Ambient | Ambient | |
| One | Aspirate, fine needle | Slide | Ambient | Ambient | Slides created if applicable |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Microscopy |
Reference Range
| Cytology Fine Needle Aspirate/ ThinPrep | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Refer to report and evaluation for atypical cells suspicious or diagnostic of malignancy. Interpretation by Pathologist. |
Special Info
Rapid stain preparations to assess adequacy can be requested by calling on-site Cytology Lab if applicable. Clinician collected specimen. Label, using a #2 pencil, the frosted end of glass slide with the patient's name and unique identifier. The specimen may be smeared at time of collection on glass slide(s) and immediately placed in 95% alcohol or sprayed with cytology spray fixative. Rinse fluid aspirates and/or remaining material in the needle/syringe into a CytoLyt solution container (available in Client Services or storeroom (107020)). Label container with two unique patient identifiers (not on lid) and cap tightly. 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.