| PARA NASAL SINUS - CYTOLOGY (CYTO PARA NASAL SINUS) | |
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| Test Mnemonic: | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Slides should be put in 95% ethanol jar. Pertinent clinical information must be included when ordering. Slides must be labeled in pencil (frosted end) with patient's full name and medical record number. |
| Container: | 95% ethanol jar |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 slide |
| Storage/Transport: | Room temperature |
| Causes for Rejection: | Incomplete and/or improper labeling, insufficient pertinent clinical history, specimen not fixed on slide immediately, missing collection date/time/collector. |
| Reference Range: | |
| Turnaround Time: | Routine: 1-3 working days; STAT: same day |
| Methodology: | |
| Performed: | Specimens are accepted Monday-Friday from 8 AM-5 PM (except holidays) at Room 4.610, Clinical Services Wing. After hours specimens should be dropped off at sample managment on the 7th floor CSW |
| Lab: | Cytology |
| Clinical Indication: | Detection of abnormal cells and malignant cells or detection for evidence of allergic disease / allergic fungal sinusitis. Please indicate suspected problem when ordering. |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |