UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Cytology, Breast Cyst Aspiration
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HCPATHF
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| CPT Code(s): |
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88173
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Cytopathology (UWH 1280520A)
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Mon-Fri, 0800-1700.
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Routine: 1 - 2 days.
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Specimen Requirements
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Breast cyst fluid
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NOTE: Cyst aspirations do not require the assistance of the Fine Needle Aspiration Team.
Collect cyst aspirations per standard protocol. NOTE: For Cytology specimens ONLY, add the fresh sample to a pre-filled CytoLyt Specimen Collection Cup. DO NOT pour off ANY of the CytoLyt fluid prior to adding the sample.
Ordering instructions for CytoLyt Specimen Collection Cups:
UWHC clinics order through Central Supply, item #4013061.
UWMF clinics order through the UWMF Storeroom. Call (608) 262-6855.
WRMC clinics order through the WRMC Laboratory. Call (920) 262-4744.
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Preferred: See collection instructions.
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Preferred: See collection instructions.
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Within 4 hours of collection, add up to 60 mL of cyst fluid to a pre-filled CytoLyt Specimen Collection Cup. Tighten the lid securely. NOTE: DO NOT SEAL CONTAINER WITH PARAFILM WRAP.
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Place specimen inside a biohazard bag with the request form in the outside pocket of the bag. Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) within 1 hour of collection.
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Place specimen inside a biohazard bag with the request form in the outside pocket of the bag. Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Avoid freezing.
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Ambient: 4 hours fresh; 8 days in CytoLyt
Frozen: Not Acceptable
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Interpretation
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Report provides interpretation. Contact UWHC Cytology Lab at (608) 263-3205 for further information.
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Abnormal findings must be correlated with history and other test results.
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| Additional Information: |
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Paperwork must include patient's name, medical record number, date of birth, specimen source, collection date, clinic and phone number, clinician's full name and pager number, and pertinent history.
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Breast Cyst, Breast Cyst FNA, Breast Cyst Aspiration
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