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CSF for Cytologic Examination*

Important Note

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

Infectious

Methodology

Cytospin Microscopic Evaluation, Pap and MGG Stain

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center, Cytopathology

Specimen Requirements

Minimum volume is 2mL. 

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 10 mL of green CytoSpin collection 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 88108