Cytology Ductal Washing
CPT Codes
- 88112 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | Washings, ductal | CytoLyt solution | Place collected fluid into container of CytoLyt solution. (See special information). |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 day
Reference Range
| Cytology Ductal Washing | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Refer to report and evaluation for atypical cells, suspicious or diagnostic of malignancy. |
Special Info
30 mL tubes containing CytoLyt solution are available through the Cleveland Clinic Client Services or in the Storeroom under Solution, CytoLyt. Label container with patient's name, clinic number, date and specimen submitted. REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW: Specimen must be accompanied by Cytology requisition or electronic test request giving patient's name, age, clinic number or unique identifier, clinician, clinical history, procedure, location, specimen submitted, time and date.