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CSF FOR CYTOLOGY

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB4098    Geisinger Epic ID:  17605

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

CSF


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

Minimum 0.5 mL cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)


Special notes: 

Collect a minimum of 0.5 mL of fluid into a sterile container labeled with patient name and medical record number.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Refrigerate and transport immediately.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Rejection criteria: 

Inadequate patient identifiers on specimen, unlabeled specimen, discrepancy between patient specimen and requisition information, improper collection.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

Not applicable.


CPT code(s):  88104
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Microscopic examination of Cytospin slides.


Methodology: 
Microscopic Examination
Synonyms: 

CEREBROSPINAL FLUID, CSF, FLUID, CYTOLOGY


Clinical significance: 

Detection of malignant cells in central nervous system. Followup of known lesions.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Sara Monaco MD
Review Date:  10/21/2024

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