CSF for Cytologic Examination*

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