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Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNA)*

Important Note

*Use Requisition 4565 or Cerner Order Pathology FNA Request

Immediate evaluation and adequacy assessment available

Immediate evaluation and adequacy assessment must be scheduled with Pathologist by calling 802.747.1786.

 

Specimen Requirements

At least 2 fixed and 2 air dried prepared slides and 30mL of CytoLyt© fluid containing needle rinse material. 

Day(s) Performed

Monday to Friday; 7:00AM to 4:30PM or any other time if emergency. 

Immediate evaluation and adequacy assessment must be scheduled with Pathologist by calling 802.747.1786.

Available as STAT.  

 

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center, Cytopathology

Methodology

ThinPrep Microscopic Evaluation, Pap and Romanowsky Stain

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT 88172, 88173, 88177

Specimen Collection and Transport

See Fine Needle Aspirations for specimen collection specifics. 

Deliver all slides and other materials to Cytopathology lab. 

Stable at Room Temperature.