Gastric Wash for Cytologic Examination*
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center, Cytopathology
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday to Friday; 7:00AM to 4:30PM
Available as STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT 88112
Methodology
ThinPrep Microscopic Evaluation, Pap Stain.
Specimen Collection and Transport
Collect specimen in sterile container
Stable at Room Temperature.
If collected after hours, please refrigerate. If delay of >12 hours from specimen collection, add up to 30mL of CytoLyt® fluid to container, and refrigerate all portions.