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Test Code Fine Needle Aspirate Cytology Non-Gyn Request

Specimen Type

Cellular sample from fine needle aspiration of targeted body site including needle rinses.

 

Fine Needle Aspirates, FNA, FNAB; Ultrasound guided FNA, "skinny" or "thin" needle aspiration

Collection Instructions

Flush aspirated material directly into Cytolyt Solution (provided by Cytology Dept.) or place directly onto glass slides. Label specimen with two patient identifiers and specimen source.

Materials Required

CytoLyt vial (regular FNA)

RPMI (request vial of RPMI if considering lymphoma- Please contact laboratory for additional information and to request a vial of RPMI )

Note

For cases requiring immediate adequacy assessment contact the Cytology Dept @ 31479 to make arrangements.

Methodology

ThinPrep

STAT Turnaround Time

Upon request-1 day

Routine Turnaround Time

Within 2 business days

CPT Code

88173