| PERICARDIAL FLUID - CYTOLOGY (CYTO PERICARDIAL FLUID) | |
|---|---|
| Test Mnemonic: | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Preferred: Fresh specimens sent to the laboratory immediately; Acceptable: specimens refrigerated 1-2 days. |
| Container: | Well-constructed container with secure lid and sealed plastic bag |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 ml |
| Storage/Transport: | Fresh specimens sent to the laboratory immediately; Can be refrigerated 1-2 days. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Delayed delivery of fresh specimens, incomplete and/or improper labeling, insufficient pertinent clinical history, missing date/time/collector. |
| Reference Range: | |
| Turnaround Time: | Routine: 1-3 working days; STAT: same day |
| Methodology: | |
| Performed: | Specimens are accepted Monday-Friday from 8 AM-5 PM (except holidays) at Room 4.610, Clinical Services Wing (CSW). After hours specimens should be dropped off at sample managment on the 7th floor CSW |
| Lab: | Cytology |
| Synonyms: | pericardial effusion |
| Clinical Indication: | Detection of abnormal cells and malignant cells |
| 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-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |