Cytology, Breast Nipple Secretion
Abbrev Code: | NGNCT | ||
Order Code: | LAB1001 | Order Name: | Cytology Non Gyn |
Synonyms: | Breast Aspiration Cytology; Nipple Secretion; Cytology Breast | ||
Methodology: | Preparation, staining with Papanicolaou and/or Wright-Giemsa stain and microscopic evaluation | ||
CPT Codes: | 88305 x1, 88173 x1, 88173-26 x1, 88305-26 x1 | ||
Test Includes: | Preparation, routine staining, and microscopic evaluation; if special stains or immunohistochemical procedures are indicated, they are ordered by the pathologist and performed at additional charge. | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri, 0800-1500; results are reported within 1-3 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Provide pertinent clinical history. See Cytology Fine Needle Aspirate for breast aspirates. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Nipple secretion |
Container: | Microscope slides |
Collection Instructions: |
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Causes for Rejection: | Syringe with needle attached. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Store at room temperature. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship slides in protective slide holder at room temperature. |
Stability: | Fresh unfixed fluid: 24 hours at room temperature; 72 hours refrigerated; frozen is unacceptable.
Fixed or unfixed slides: Ambient |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Cytology (UMMC East Bank) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Results reported as negative to positive for malignant cells or other abnormalities. |
Use: | Establish the presence of primary or metastatic malignant neoplasms; differential diagnosis of benign versus malignant processes. |
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