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 | ||
Methodology: | Preparation, fat stain and microscopic evaluation. Add-on test only. | ||
CPT Code: | ----------CPTCODES HERE---------- | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri, 0800-1500; results are reported within 1-3 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Sputum, renal cyst fluid, 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. |
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. May aid in interpretation of renal cyst cytology. |
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