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HelpTest Code PULM SPUTUM Cytology Pulmonary Sputum
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Cytology Pulmonary Sputum
Sunquest Order Code: N/A
Epic Px Code: LAB8013
Specimen Collection Type
Fresh -As much fluid as possible/ Brushings in saline or Cytolyt (preferred)
Minimum Collection Volume
10 mL
Reference Range
Negative for malignant cells
Critical Value
Unexpected diagnosis of malignancy or any clinically unexpected diagnosis from a Cytopathology specimen. All Cytology specimens positive for certain infectious disease (Pneumocystis)
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Any specimen submitted in formalin or other preservatives.
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
3 days refrigerated
Specimen Stability
3 days refrigerated
Day(s) Performed
8am-4:30pm M-F
Performing Lab - Department
TUKHS-BH-Cytology
CPT Code
88104
LOINC Code
N/A
Test Alias
Non-gyn Cytology Fluids/Brushings/Washings
Additional Information / Notes
N/A