Test Directory
Alphabetic Test Listing
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
B
Bronchioalveolar Lavage for Lipids
| Methodology: | Oil Red O Stain | |
| Specimen Requirement: | Fresh BAL specimen. Label with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Do not add preservative. Bring to the laboratory ASAP. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Ambient temperature | |
| Performed: | Monday-Friday | |
| Report Time: | 1-2 days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | 88313 |
C
Chlamydia/Neisseria (CT/NG) Screening
| Methodology: | Nucleic Acid Amplification | |
| Specimen Requirement: | Cervical & Endocervical specimen collected with brush and spatula or broom rinsed in the ThinPrep®Collection Vial. Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. Specimens greater than 21 days old will be rejected.NOTE: Test must be ordered at the time specimen is submitted. Cannot be added after ThinPrep® Pap vial has been processed for GYN Cytology. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Ambient temperature in ThinPrep®Collection Vial | |
| Performed: | Tuesday, Thursday | |
| Report Time: | 1-8 days after testing | |
| CPT Codes | 87491, 87591 |
E
F
Fetal Hemoglobin
| Methodology: | Flow Cytometry | |
| Specimen Requirement: | 3 mL whole blood collected in a lavender (EDTA). (Minimum sample: 0.5 mL). Label specimen with patient’s name, and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. Please supply patient height and weight on requisition |
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| Storage & Transport: | Transport immediately. Samples are stable for 24-48 hours at ambient temperature or refrigerated. Results must be reported within 72 hours. | |
| Performed: | As ordered | |
| Report Time: | 1-2 days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | 86356 |
FNA (Fine Needle Aspirate)
| Methodology: | Thin Prep Papanicoulou stain; Direct Slide Wright-Giemsa stain; microscopic exam | |
| Specimen Requirement: | Aspirate in Cytolyt. Air-dried smears in slide folder. Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Ambient temperature | |
| Performed: | Monday-Friday | |
| Report Time: | 1-2 days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | 88173 and/or 88172 |
H
Her-2 by D-ISH
| Methodology: | Dual in-situ hybridization | |
| Specimen Requirement: | Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue blocks that contain tissue representative of tumor. Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Ambient temperature (20- 25ºC). | |
| Performed: | As needed | |
| Report Time: | 1-8 days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | 88377 x 1 |
Hormone Evaluation (Note: Will not be reported exclusive of a ThinPrep®Pap)
| Methodology: | Microscopic examination | |
| SpecimenRequirement: | A vaginal specimen is required for hormone evaluation.If the patient has no cervix, the hormone evaluation will be performed on a vaginal specimen in ThinPrep®vial or on a slide.If the patient has a cervix, and you are requesting a ThinPrep® Pap, place the cervical specimen in the ThinPrep®vial and place the vaginal specimen on a slide. Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. | |
| Storage &Transport: | N/A | |
| Performed: | Monday-Friday | |
| Report Time: | 3-5 working days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | 88155 |
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) RNA Probe (High Risk Probe)
| Methodology: | Nucleic Acid Amplification | |
| Specimen Requirement: | Cervical & Endocervical specimen collected with brush and spatula or broom rinsed in the ThinPrep®Collection Vial. Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. Specimens greater than 21 days old will be rejected. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Ambient temperature in ThinPrep®Collection Vial | |
| Performed: | Tuesday, Thursday | |
| Report Time: | 1-8 days after request or reflex from Thin Prep | |
| CPT Codes | 87624 |
HPV 16/18 Genotyping (on Head, Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas; ThinPrep® Paps)
| Methodology: | DNA Extraction; PCR (Tissue), Nucleic Acid Amplification (ThinPrep Vial) | |
| Specimen Requirement: | Three sections (45 um thick) paraffin-embedded tissue, plus two Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E) slides. Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected.Cervical & Endocervical specimen collected with brush and spatula or broom rinsed in the ThinPrep®Collection Vial. Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. Specimens greater than 21 days old will be rejected. | |
| Storage & Transport: | ThinPrep®: Ambient temperature in ThinPrep®Collection Vial;Tissue: Ambient temperature | |
| Performed: | As needed | |
| Report Time: | 1-5 days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | 87625 |
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K
L
Leukemia/Lymphoma Phenotyping
| Methodology: | Flow Cytometry (Qualitative) | |
| Specimen Requirement: | 5 mL whole blood or 1mL bone marrow collected in an EDTA (lavender top tube) . ACD (yellow top) or sodium heparin (green top) specimens are acceptable, if the EDTA tube is not available. CSF, peritoneal, or other fluid may be submitted without any anticoagulant or RMPI. Core biopsy or solid tumor (fresh tissue) should be submitted in equal amounts of RMPI transport media. Send at least one peripheral smear or bone barrow aspirate smear; and CBC results. Label all specimen’s with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Ambient temperature (20- 25ºC). Sample must be received within 24 hours of collection or meet viability requirements. Samples that are clotted, refrigerated, or frozen are unacceptable and will be rejected. | |
| Performed: | As ordered | |
| Report Time: | 1-2 days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | 88184 (1st marker), 88185 each add. marker, Interp. 88187, 88188, or 88189 |
M
Muscle or Nerve Biopsy
| Methodology: | H&E stain; microscopic examination | |
| Specimen Requirement: | Specimen is processed at YPI for send out to a reference laboratory. Tissue in Formalin and\or 2.5% gluteraldehyde. Call the laboratory prior to collection for special instructions. Use a leak-proof container. Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Ambient temperature | |
| Performed: | Monday—Friday | |
| Report Time: | 1-2 days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | varies |
N
NON GYN CYTOLOGY (Urine, Sputum, CSF, Pleural, Peritoneal, Breast Fluids)
| Methodology: | Cytyc liquid formula; Papanicolaou stain; microscopic examination; Direct Smear Interpretation | |
| Specimen Requirement: | Collect urine or other body fluid aseptically; add10-25 mL to Cytolyte® solution, to achieve a 1:1 ratio of Cytolyte® to specimen. If Cytolyte® cannot be added to specimen immediately, store at 2-8°C until Cytolyte® is added. Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. Alternatively, specimen may be submitted on a glass slide which has been submersed in isopropanol. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Ambient temperature in Cytolyte® Collection Vial or isopropanol. | |
| Performed: | Monday-Friday | |
| Report Time: | 3-5 working days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | 88104 or 88112, as applicable |
P
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobin (PNH)
| Methodology: | Flow Cytometry | |
| Specimen Requirement: | 5 mL whole blood collected in a lavender (EDTA ) or heparin. (Min. 3.0 mL) Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Stable for 24-72 hours at ambient or refrigerated temperature. Sample must be delivered and analyzed within 72 hours of collection. Specimens that are clotted, frozen, or more than 72 hours old are unacceptable and will be rejected. | |
| Performed: | As ordered | |
| Report Time: | 1-2 days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | 88184 x 1, 88185 x 7, 88187 x1 |
Peripheral Smear Review
| Methodology: | Wright’s stain; microscopic examination | |
| Specimen Requirement: | 2 unstained peripheral smears labeled with patient name and a second identifier, plus a copy of recent CBC results. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Ambient temperature | |
| Performed: | Mon-Friday | |
| Report Time: | 1-2 days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | 85060 |
Platelet-Associated Antibodies (IgG, IgM)
| Methodology: | Flow Cytometry | |
| Specimen Requirement: | 5 mL whole blood collected in a lavender (EDTA). (Min. 3.0 mL) Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Stable for 48 hours at ambient temperature. Specimens that are clotted, frozen, or more than 48 hours old are unacceptable and will be rejected. | |
| Performed: | As ordered | |
| Report Time: | 1-2 days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | 86023 x 2 |
R
Reticulated Platelet Count
| Methodology: | Flow Cytometry | |
| Specimen Requirement: | 5 mL whole blood collected in a lavender (EDTA). (Min. 3.0 mL) Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Stable for 48 hours if refrigerated (2-8ºC). Samples submitted at ambient temperature are stable for 24 hours. Samples that are clotted, frozen, or >48 hours old and not refrigerated are unacceptable and will be rejected. | |
| Performed: | As ordered | |
| Report Time: | 1-2 days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | 85055 |
S
T
ThinPrep®Pap Test™
| Methodology: | Cytyc liquid formula; Papanicolaou stain; microscopic examination utilizing ThinPrep® Imaging System with Dual Review. *If abnormal cells are observed, the smear will be reviewed/interpreted by a Pathologist at an additional charge. | |
| Specimen Requirement: | Cervical & Endocervical specimen collected with brush and spatula or broom rinsed in the ThinPrep®Collection Vial. Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. Specimens greater than 21 days old will be rejected. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Ambient temperature in ThinPrep®Collection Vial. | |
| Performed: | Monday-Friday | |
| Report Time: | 1-2 working days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | 88175 or 88142 |
Thrombocytopenia Profile (Platelet Associated Antibodies, Reticulated Platelet)
| Methodology: | Flow Cytometry | |
| Specimen Requirement: | 5 mL whole blood collected in a lavender (EDTA). (Min. 3.0 mL) Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Stable for 48 hours at ambient temperature. Specimens that are clotted, frozen, or more than 48 hours old are unacceptable and will be rejected. | |
| Performed: | As ordered | |
| Report Time: | 1-2 days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | 85055, 86023 x 2 |
Tissue Specimen for Surgical Pathology
| Methodology: | H&E stain; microscopic examination | |
| Specimen Requirement: | Tissue in formalin. Use a leak-proof container. Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. For breast specimens, please indicate the time specimen was placed in formalin. For muscle, renal, or nerve biopsies, please contact the histology laboratory for collection and transport instructions. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Ambient temperature | |
| Performed: | Monday-Friday | |
| Report Time: | 1-2 days after receipt in the laboratory | |
| CPT Codes | varies |
Trichomonas vaginalis
| Methodology: | Nucleic Acid Amplification | |
| Specimen Requirement: | Cervical & Endocervical specimen collected with brush and spatula or broom rinsed in the ThinPrep® Collection Vial. Label specimen with patient’s name and a second unique identifier. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected. Specimens greater than 21 days old will be rejected. NOTE: Test must be ordered at the time specimen is submitted. Cannot be added after ThinPrep® Pap vial has been processed for GYN Cytology. | |
| Storage & Transport: | Ambient temperature in ThinPrep®Collection Vial | |
| Performed: | Tuesday, Thursday | |
| Report Time: | 2-4 days after receipt in laboratory | |
| CPT Code | 87661 |
