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FNA Interpretation and reporting

Order Code
Cytology
CPT
88173
Test Details
TAT

3 - 5 working days

Methodology

Cytology

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Pathologist evaluation and diagnostic report of fine needle aspiration specimen.

Specimen Type

x2 unstained Slides per pass and fixed with 95% Ethanol or cytofix spray fixative
Needle rinse in cytloyt vial

Volume

Pap stained Thinprep slide

Specimen Container

Slide

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 10 years
Order Code
Cytology
CPT
88173
Test Details
TAT

3 - 5 working days

Methodology

Cytology

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Pathologist evaluation and diagnostic report of fine needle aspiration specimen.

Specimen Type

x2 unstained Slides per pass and fixed with 95% Ethanol or cytofix spray fixative
Needle rinse in cytloyt vial

Volume

Pap stained Thinprep slide

Specimen Container

Slide

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 10 years