CYTOLOGY BODY SITE WASHINGS
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: NGYNCY
UPHSM LIS Test #: 8580, 4560
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 8580, 4560
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 5.0 mL - 30 mL
Temperature:
Tube Type: Body site washings
Collection Info:
1. 5.0 to 30 mL of washings or aspirates collected by the physician during endoscopic examination.
2. Label the container with the patient's name, hospital number and date of collection.
3. Immediately add 30mL of CytoLyt Solution to the specimen and gently shake to suspend the specimen in the preservative.
4. Deliver the specimen to the MGH Cytology Department as soon as possible. CytoLyt Solution is a methonal based transport media
that will preserve cells for eight days at room temperature.
5. Marquette General Hospital inpatient specimens without preservative should be delivered immediately to the Cytology Department.
NOTE:
Pertinent clinical information regarding previous malignancy, drugs, radiation therapy, or history of alcohol abuse or smoking is required for processing.
**For alternative collection methods or preservatives, please contact the MGH Cytology Department.
Temperature:
Tube Type: Body site washings
Collection Info:
1. 5.0 to 30 mL of washings or aspirates collected by the physician during endoscopic examination.
2. Label the container with the patient's name, hospital number and date of collection.
3. Immediately add 30mL of CytoLyt Solution to the specimen and gently shake to suspend the specimen in the preservative.
4. Deliver the specimen to the MGH Cytology Department as soon as possible. CytoLyt Solution is a methonal based transport media
that will preserve cells for eight days at room temperature.
5. Marquette General Hospital inpatient specimens without preservative should be delivered immediately to the Cytology Department.
NOTE:
Pertinent clinical information regarding previous malignancy, drugs, radiation therapy, or history of alcohol abuse or smoking is required for processing.
**For alternative collection methods or preservatives, please contact the MGH Cytology Department.
Methods
Automated-Thin Prep Processor
CPT Codes
88112, 88305
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be sent
