Cytology Fine Needle Aspirate/ ThinPrep
CPT Codes
- 88173 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- ThinPrep
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | Aspirate, fine needle | CytoLyt solution | |||
| One | Aspirate, fine needle | Slide |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 day
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 Cytology Lab extension 4-6577. 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 cytology fixative 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.