Laboratory:
Cytopathology
Referral Laboratory:
MiChart Code:
Fluid Cytology
Soft Order Code:
FCSH
Synonyms:
Peritoneal Fluid Cytology Pleural Fluid Cytology
Pericardial Fluid Cytology Effusion Cytology
Pelvic Washing Cytology Ascites Fluid Cytology
Container:
Clean, leakproof, rigid container; Collapsible bags, syringes, or Pleura-Vac containers are NOT acceptable. Specimens from different anatomic locations should be placed in separate containers, so labeled and accompanied by separate requisitions.
Normal Volume:
Submit as much as is available
Minimum Volume:
100 mL
Offsite Collection:
Label a clean, leakproof, rigid container with patient last, first name and registration number (or other second unique patient identifier). If applicable, also specify right or left. Place fresh specimen into the container. Do not add fixative or anticoagulant. 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):
Label a clean, leakproof, rigid container with patient last, first name and registration number (or other second unique patient identifier). If applicable, also specify right or left. Place fresh specimen into the container. Do not add fixative or anticoagulant. 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 certain benign conditions such as rheumatoid pleuritis and endometriosis.
Test Limitations:
Addition of fixative or coagulant, delay in specimen delivery resulting in cellular degeneration, or allowing specimen to freeze may lead to specimen rejection 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:
88104-TC
Fee Code:
23137
Pro Fee CPT:
88104-26
Pro Fee Code:
varies by fluid type
Specimen Retention:
1 week
Test ID:
841