Cytology, Hemosiderin/Pulmonary
| Abbrev Code: | NGNCT | ||
| Order Code: | LAB1001 | Order Name: | Cytology Non Gyn |
| Synonyms: | Hemosiderin-Laden Macrophages, Sputum; Iron, Sputum; Sputum for Iron; Sputum Hemosiderin; Bronchoalveolar Lavage; Bronchial Wash | ||
| Methodology: | Slide preparation, staining with Prussian Blue and microscopic examination, Add-on test only. To add, choose Iron(Hemosiderin) in Requested Cytology Stain section. |
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| CPT Codes: | 88312 x1, 88312-26 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri, 0800-1500; results are reported within 1-3 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Sputum, bronchial washings or bronchoalveolar lavage |
| Optimal Volume: | 20 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 5 mL |
| Container: | Sterile tube Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Collection Instructions: | Collect in a plastic sterile container. Do not use fixative. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Fixed bronchial specimen; specimen collected in vacuum tube. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Fresh Unfixed Fluid: Refrigerated |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Cytology (UMMC East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Reported as negative to positive for hemosiderin-laden macrophages. |
| Use: | Investigation of intrapulmonary hemorrhage, pulmonary siderosis due to passive congestion, idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis, or Goodpasture's syndrome. |
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