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Additional Codes
CYTOWASH
Performing Laboratory
NRLS-Pathology Consultation Services
Specimen Type
Pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, pelvis fluid, cyst fluid, bronchial wash, joint fluid, abdominal, ascites, BAL, bladder, JP drain, kidney, liver abscess, muscle abscess, thoracentesis, and tissue.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Aspirate 2 mL of washing in a screw-capped, sterile container (collection trap may be used).
- Note: Biopsy in 10% formalin is also acceptable.
- Maintain sterility and forward promptly to laboratory for fixation.
- In Laboratory, add 30mL or equal volume of CytoLyt solution.
Note:
- Specimen source and site is required for processing.
- Label container with patient name (first and last) and other unique identifier, date and time of collection, collector initials and type of specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid | Refrigerated | NOT Acceptable |
| Ambient(preferred) | Acceptable | |
| Frozen | NOT Acceptable |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided
Day(s) Performed
Monday- Friday
Report Available
72 Hours