ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 8209700: Cytology, Breast Nipple Secretion |
| Test Mnemonic: BN | |
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Methodology: Routine Cytopathologic Evaluation
Performed: Mon-Fri Reported: 1-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: and Transport: Indications: Detection of malignant cells in nipple discharge specimens. Specimen: Direct smear of nipple discharge. Supplies: Two clean glass slides (single-end frosted), fixative (spray fixative or 95% ethanol), test request form. Collection Procedure: Label the two slides with the patient's first and last name, date of birth and specimen site in pencil on the frosted end. Collect a small amount of nipple secretion directly onto one of the slides. Oppose a second glass slide onto the first, allowing the collected material to provide surface tension between the two slides, and then gently and quickly pull the two slides apart in a horizontal motion to distribute the material in a thin film over both slides. The smears should be immediately fixed either by spray fixative or in 95% ethyl alcohol to prevent air-drying. Submit the specimen and the completed test request form to the Cytopathology Laboratory. Unacceptable Conditions: Refer to specimen rejection in the Cytopathology section in the front of this User's Guide. Stability: Fixed slides: Indefinitely |
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| Reference Interval: |
| By report |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 88104 |