CSF for Cytologic Examination*
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