Test Code NONGY CYTOLOGY NON-GYN

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	NONGY
EPIC	LAB10110

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Cytologic examination of body fluids, fine needle aspirates, or sputum

A cell block will be performed as determined by laboratory policy at an additional charge.

Additional immunohistochemistry and histochemical testing may be performed at an additional charge as deemed appropriate by the consulting pathologist.

Method Name

Light Microscopy

ThinPrep® Liquid Base Process

Reference Values

Not applicable

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

3 Days

Specimen Type

Varies – See Specimen Collection and Handling

Preferred Container

CytoLyt® Preservative Vial – Fine Needle Aspirate

Sputum Collection Container – Sputum

Sterile Vacutainer – Body Fluid

Urine Cup – Urine

Specimen Collection and Handling

Submit only one of the following specimens:

BODY FLUID: Send Refrigerated (A SEPARATE SPECIMEN IS NEEDED FOR CULTURES)

1. Collect up to one liter of fluid in a clean, dry vacuum bottle adding 1 mL of heparin for each 300 mL of fluid.

2. Mix well, and send entire specimen refrigerated.

3. PATIENT’S NAME, SPECIMEN SOURCE, TIME AND DATE OF COLLECTION ARE REQUIRED ON SPECIMEN CONTAINER.

FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATE: Send at ambient temperature. (A SEPARATE SPECIMEN IS NEEDED FOR CULTURES)

1. Collect aspirated specimen in no larger than 22 gauge needle.

2. Label CytoLyt® collection cup with patient name (first and last), date of birth, and specimen source

3. Push all fluid into a CytoLyt® preservative vial supplied by NorDx

4. If minimal aspirate (no fluid in syringe), aspirate fluid from the CytoLyt® preservative vial, remove needle, and push the fluid back into the vial.

5. PATIENT’S NAME, SPECIMEN SOURCE, DATE AND TIME OF COLLECTION ARE REQUIRED ON SPECIMEN SLIDES AND VIAL.

SPUTUM: Refrigerate Immediately (A SEPARATE SPECIMEN IS NEEDED FOR CULTURES)

1. Three consecutive specimens (first morning are preferred)

2. After the patient has rinsed his/her mouth thoroughly with water, instruct him/her to cough deeply and collect the specimen in a sputum collection container.

PATIENT’S NAME, SPECIMEN SOURCE, TIME AND DATE OF COLLECTION ARE REQUIRED ON SPECIMEN CONTAINER.

URINE: Refrigerate Immediately

(A SEPARATE SPECIMEN IS NEEDED FOR CULTURES)

Click here to view the Urine Aliquoting Guide for Processing

1. First morning specimen is not recommended.

2. Collect up to 100 mL of voided urine in a clear, dry urine collection container.

PATIENT’S NAME, SPECIMEN SOURCE, TIME AND DATE OF COLLECTION ARE REQUIRED ON SPECIMEN CONTAINER.

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
88112	Cytopathology, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique with Interpretation (eg: Liquid Based Slide Preparation Method), Except Cervical or Vaginal
88160	Cytopathology, Smears, any Other Source, Screening and Interpretation
88172	Cytopathology, Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate, Immediate Cytohistologic Study to Determine Adequacy for Diagnosis, First Episode, Each Site
88173	Cytopathology, Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate, Interpretation and Report
88305	Level IV – Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

Clinical Significance

This test is usually ordered in conjunction with a pathology consultation. The pathology professional component will be billed separately by the consulting pathologist.