Cytology, Non-Gynecological, Fluid, Washings, Brushings or FNA

Cytology, Non-Gynecological, Fluid, Washings, Brushings or FNA

Test Code

10676
CPT code varies based on sample preparation requirements as follows:
88104   Fluid requiring simple smear preparation
88108   Fluid requiring concentration technique
88112   Fluid requiring thin layer preparation
88160   Smear(s) prepared by client
88161   Smear(s) requiring preparation
88162   Multiple smears (5 or more) requiring extended study
87207   Stain for inclusion bodies
88172   Determination of adequacy of specimen
88173   FNA interpretation
88305   Fluid requiring cell block preparation
10676
CPT code varies based on sample preparation requirements as follows:
88104   Fluid requiring simple smear preparation
88108   Fluid requiring concentration technique
88112   Fluid requiring thin layer preparation
88160   Smear(s) prepared by client
88161   Smear(s) requiring preparation
88162   Multiple smears (5 or more) requiring extended study
87207   Stain for inclusion bodies
88172   Determination of adequacy of specimen
88173   FNA interpretation
88305   Fluid requiring cell block preparation
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Clinical Significance

Cytology, Non-Gynecological, Fluid, Washings, Brushings or FNA - See available Test Resources

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Specimen Collection & Transport Guide

Test Details

Includes

  • Preparation of submitted sample and microscopic interpretation by a pathologist.
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  • Special stains (CPT code(s): 88312 (each stain) or 88313 (each stain)) and/or IHC immunohistochemistry stains (CPT code(s): 88342 (each initial antibody), 88341 (each additional antibody)) may be ordered at the discretion of the pathologist. These services will be performed at an additional charge.

Alternative Name(s)

Cytology, Fine Needle Aspiration,Anal PaP,Anal Cytology

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Preparation of submitted sample and microscopic interpretation by a pathologist.

Special stains (CPT code(s): 88312 (each stain) or 88313 (each stain)) and/or IHC immunohistochemistry stains (CPT code(s): 88342 (each initial antibody), 88341 (each additional antibody)) may be ordered at the discretion of the pathologist. These services will be performed at an additional charge.

Alternative Name(s)

Cytology, Fine Needle Aspiration,Anal PaP,Anal Cytology
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

See Collection Instructions

Collection Instructions

For instructions refer to
//www.questdiagnostics.com/dms/Documents/Other/Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf

IMPORTANT: Please review the Specimen Collection instructions Specimen Collection & Transport Guide for this test

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
See Collection Instructions
For instructions refer to
//www.questdiagnostics.com/dms/Documents/Other/Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf
IMPORTANT: Please review the Specimen Collection instructions Specimen Collection & Transport Guide for this test
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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