ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Consultation, Cytopathology :


Methodology: Microscopy
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Submit pap slides, nongynecological slide preparations, any special slides, paraffin-embedded block if applicable, copy of preliminary cytopathology report, clinical history, and a brief explanatory note. If special studies are anticipated such as cytogenetics, flow cytometry, PCR, FISH, EM, IHC, IF, etc., submit additional tissue in appropriate fixative if required.

For additional information, contact your ARUP Business Development Manager, or contact ARUP Client Services and ask for the Anatomic Pathology Business Development Manager at (800) 522-2787.

For a Anatomic Pathology requisition, contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.


Reference Interval:
By report
Interpretive Data: Refer to report.
Note: Available Specialties:
Gynecological
Nongynecological
Fine Needle Aspiration
CPT Code(s): 88321 or 88323 or 88325 - Additional billing may apply if special studies are required.
Cross References: Cytology Consultation (Consultation, Cytopathology), Gynecological Consultation (Consultation, Cytopathology), Nongynecological Consultation (Consultation, Cytopathology)