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Test Code Pathology Non-Gyn Request, GI Tract Cytology, Gastrointestinal Tract

Important Note

To order in Cerner place a Pathology Non-Gyn Request and answer prompts.

Performing Laboratory

Memorial Hospital Laboratory-Cytology Laboratory 304-388-5562

Specimen Requirements

  1. Patient must not be given breakfast and should fast overnight when stenosis is suspected.
  2. Place gastrointestinal brushings or gastrointestinal secretions in a screw-capped, plastic container.
  3. Fix specimen in 50% to 70% alcohol.
  4. Label container with patient’s first and last name and second identifier, date of collection, physician’s name, and hospital identification number (if applicable).
  5. Please complete a Cytology Request Form including patient’s name, date of birth, date of collection, physician’s name, address, specimen source, and pertinent clinical history; and forward it with the specimen.
  6. Place specimen in a plastic specimen bag with Cytology Request Form inserted into pocket separate from specimen; and, if possible, deliver specimen to Cytology Laboratory.

Specimen Rejection

The following specimens will be returned to submitting physician:

  • Spilled specimens
  • No requisition form
  • Name on requisition does not match name on specimen
  • Unlabeled specimen
  • No doctor’s name given

Storage and Stability

14 days

Reference Values

Critical Value: All suspicious and positives

 

The cells observed in the specimen received may not represent the true nature of the lesion or clinical conditions because of sampling fallibility. A negative cytologic diagnosis does not rule out the possibility of an existing malignancy.

Methodology

A test for “Free Acid” or a like test cannot be combined with gastrointestinal cytology.

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00pm

Specimens received after hours, weekends, or holidays will be processed the next business day.

Results available within 4 business days

CPT Coding

88104