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Gastric Wash for Cytologic Examination*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Pathology Non-GYN Request or use Requisition 4565 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2mL

Methodology

ThinPrep Microscopic Evaluation, Pap Stain.

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center, Cytopathology

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.

Day(s) Performed

Monday to Friday; 7:00AM to 4:30PM

Available as STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT 88112