| fine needle aspiration | |
| Synonyms: | FNA, Aspiration Biopsy, Fine Needle Biopsy |
| Specimen: | Slide and rinse from needle. |
| Container: | |
| Volume: | |
| Minimum Volume: | one pass/ 2 slides |
| Specimen Collection: | Needle aspiration - immediately apply to a slide and fix with a spray fixative. |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Place slides in cardboard holder for transport. Rinse needles in vial of Cytolyt. |
| Lab Code: | CYTP |
| Requisition: | Cytology See Test Requisition 20 (outpatient) |
| Test Includes: | |
| Critical Value: | |
| Test Frequency: | Monday - Friday |
| Routine TAT: | 1 working day |
| CPT Code(s): | 88173 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: | 52 See Addendum XVII |
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Albany Medical Center 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY, 12208 |
Date: 05/22/2013 Time: 08:44:46 (24hr) |
