Cytology, Fat
| Sunquest Code: | NGNCT | CoPath Code: | NGYN |
| Epic Code: | LAB4600 | Epic Name: | Cytology Non Gyn |
| Sunquest Code (non-Epic sites): | COPATH | ||
| Synonyms: | Sputum for Fat; Lipid Cytology; Bronchoalveolar Lavage for Fat; Oil Red O | ||
| Methodology: | Preparation, fat stain and microscopic evaluation. Add-on test only. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri, 0800-1500; results are reported within 1-3 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage, or bronchial wash |
| Optimal Volume: | 10 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 5 mL |
| Container: | Sterile tube (Plastic leakproof container, sterile) |
| Collection Instructions: | Specimen must be unfixed. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Alcohol fixation (alcohol dissolves fat). |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Fresh unfixed fluid: 24 hours at room temperature; 72 hours refrigerated; frozen is unacceptable. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Cytology (UMMC-East Bank, Fairview Ridges - FRH, Fairview Southdale - FSH, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Results reported using lipid index scoring from 0-400. |
| Use: | Determine the presence of intracellular fat in lipid pneumonia. |
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