Cytology Washing
CPT Codes
- 88108 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- PELVIC WASHINGS
- SINUS WASHINGS
- BRONCHIAL WASHINGS
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 mL (prefer 20-50 mL) | Washings | Clean, leakproof container | Refrigerated |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 day
Reference Range
| Bronchial Washings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Refer to report and evaluation for atypical cells, suspicious or diagnostic of malignancy. | |||||
| Pelvic Washings | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Refer to report and evaluation for atypical cells, suspicious or diagnostic of malignancy. |
Special Info
Transport fresh body fluid unfixed in a leakproof container. Remove all needles. Add 1 mL sodium heparin to bloody fluid specimens. Label container (not cap or lid) with the patient's name, unique identifier, 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, procedures, location, specimen submitted, time and date.
Clinical Info
Interpretation by Pathologist.