Laboratory Test Directory

RESPIRATORY TRACT MUCUS - CYTOLOGY (082-0072)

Patient with suspected Allergic Rhinitis, Bacterial Sinusitis or Viral Upper Respiratory Infection 

 Cytology

 Nasal smear cytology

 Samples Must be delivered to Pediatric Immunology/Allergy, 8 AM-5 PM, Monday-Friday, Room C2.360, Research Building 006

 Routine: 24 hours

Patient Preparation:  None

Collect: Nasal Mucus to thinly cover microscope slide

Specimen Preparation: Collection of nasal mucus onto slide

Storage/Transport Temperature:  Deliver immediately at room temperature to Pediatric Immunology/Allergy, 8 AM-5 PM, Monday-Friday, Room C2.360, Research Building 006.

Stability: Deliver immediately at room temperature.

Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled specimen, insufficient volume

If applicable, state clinical information that is required to be provided with specimen.

Physician's analysis

Request Form: Clinical Immunology 

 87205

By Kimberly Palkowetz and 05/23/12

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient.  Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually.  The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-9 code or its verbal equivalent.