ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

8209706: Cytology, Fine Needle Aspirate

Test Mnemonic: FA
Methodology: Routine Cytopathologic Evaluation

Performed: Mon-Fri

Reported: 1-5 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Refer to Cytology, Fine Needle Aspiration Collection in this section for specific collection and transportation guidelines.

Transport: Refer to Cytology, Fine Needle Aspiration Collection in this section for specific collection and transportation guidelines.

Unacceptable Conditions: Refer to specimen rejection in the Cytopathology section in the front of this User's Guide.

Stability: Refer to Cytology, Fine Needle Aspiration Collection in this section for stability.

Reference Interval:
By report

Note:
This CPT code may also be reported in conjunction with aspiration of the specimen (10021) and/or immediate on-site evaluation of the specimen (88172).  Additional CPT codes may be reported depending on the preparation methods, such as: 88106, 88108, and/or 88305.

CPT Code(s):
88173 This CPT code may also be reported in conjunction with aspiration of the specimen (10021) and/or immediate on-site evaluation of the specimen (88172).  Additional CPT codes may be reported depending on the preparation methods, such as: 88106, 88108, and/or 88305.

 

 

 
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