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Test Code CYTO1 Body Fluid Cytology

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Detection of malignancy in body fluids.

Tzanck Smear is used for the detection of Herpes Simplex Virus.

Silver Stain is used for the detection of Pneumocystis carinii.

Additional Codes

CYTO2, CYTO3,CYTO4, CYTO5

Collect

Body Fluid

Collection Device

Sterile container or 30 mL CytoLyt preservative.

Methodology

All fluids except Cerebral Spinal Fluid- Thin Prep

Cerebral Spinal Fluid- Cytospin

Tzanck Smear, Silver stain

Synonyms

Tzanck Smear;Pneumocystis carinii;Silver Stain;CSF Cytology;Urine Cytology;Non-Gyn Cytology;Sputum Cytology;Fine Needle Aspiration

Start Date

9/13/2017

Last Review Date

TBD

Collection Instructions

Important Note

* Cytology requisition required.

Indicate specimen source and test request on requisition

Remarks

TURN AROUND TIME

Within 2 working days

Notes

* Cytology requisition required.

Indicate specimen source and test request on requisition.

Patient Preparation

Important Note

* Cytology requisition required.

Indicate specimen source and test request on requisition