Laboratory:
Cytopathology
Referral Laboratory:
Soft Order Code:
NGCSH or FCSH
Synonyms:
Spinal Fluid Cytology CSF Cytology
Container:
Clean, leakproof, rigid container. If also sending CSF for other testing, send a separate tube for Cytopathology.
Normal Volume:
Submit as much as is available
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Offsite Collection:
Cells in CSF degenerate rapidly; specimens should be delivered as quickly as possible to the Cytopathology laboratory. Label a clean, leakproof, rigid container with the patient's last name, first name and registration number (or other second unique patient identifier). Place fresh specimen into the container. Submit with an appropriately completed requisition including pertinent patient history. Refrigerate specimens that cannot be delivered immediately and deliver as soon as possible. Do not allow specimen to freeze.
Onsite Collection (Michigan Medicine Hospitals Only):
Cells in CSF degenerate rapidly; specimens should be delivered as quickly as possible to the Cytopathology laboratory. Label a clean, leakproof, rigid container with the patient's last name, first name and registration number (or other second unique patient identifier). Place fresh specimen into the container. Submit with an appropriately completed requisition including pertinent patient history. Deliver immediately to Specimen Processing or to the Cytopathology Laboratory during laboratory hours. Refrigerate specimens that cannot be delivered during laboratory hours and deliver as soon as possible the following work day. Do not allow specimen to freeze.
Days Set Up:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Analytic Time:
24 - 48 hours
Reference Range:
*Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Interpretive report provided.
Test Usage:
To establish the presence of primary or metastatic neoplasm and to aid in the diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis.
Test Limitations:
Insufficient specimen volume, addition of fixative, delay in delivery of specimen resulting in cellular degeneration, or allowing specimen to freeze may lead to rejection of specimen or unsatisfactory results.
Additional Information:
Test includes pathologist interpretation of results billed as a separate additional charge or billed to the client as a global fee. Special stains and/or other ancillary studies will be performed when appropriate at an additional charge. By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that additional reflex testing will be performed and billed at a separate additional charge if indicated.
CPT Code:
88112-TC
Fee Code:
23125
Pro Fee CPT:
88112-26
Pro Fee Code:
88112.2
Specimen Retention:
1 week
Test ID:
253