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HelpTest Code LAB9906 (d) CYTOLOGY CSF
Additional Codes
Orderable Codes:
| Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Order LOINC | Legacy Code |
| LAB9906 | NGYN | FAH278 | N/A | BLCSF |
Result Component(s):
| Reporting Name | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Result LOINC |
| Report | N/A | CPRPT | FAH010 | N/A |
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collec Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| Sterile Container | CSF | Refrigerate | 0.5 mL | 0.5 mL | 0.5 mL | 24 hrs |
| Sterile Container | CSF | Refrigerate | 0.5 mL | 0.5 mL | 0.5 mL | 2 hrs |
Deliver fresh specimens to the Laboratory immediately after collection. If collected after 3pm or on a weekend add equal amounts of 50% Ethanol and refrigerate. 50% ethanol is available in the specimen receiving area of the laboratory. It is Essential to include history of Cancer and Radiation/Chemo therapy on the laboratory requisition.
For patients with a history of (or suspected to have) leukemia or lymphoma, optimal cellular evaluation is performed in the Hematology Division of the Laboratory rather than Cytopathology. In these cases a Hematology CSF Cell Count should be ordered.
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday – Friday / Varies / Not available STAT
Method
Cytocentrifuge
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| CSF | 88108 |
| Cytology Spinal Fluid Part B | 88108.26 |
Section
Cytology
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes