Cytology, Fine Needle Aspirate
| CPT Code(s): | 88173. This CPT code may also be reported in conjunction with aspiration of the specimen (10021) and/or evaluation of fine needle aspirate, immediate cytohistologic study to determine adequacy for diagnosis (88172, 88177). Additional CPT codes may be reported depending on the preparation methods, including 88305 or 88342. |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Fine Needle Aspirate. Specimen Preparation:For specific instructions refer to Cytopathology Specimen Collection & Handling. Transport specimen in RDL Standard Transport Tube(s) or on fixed slides. Storage/Transport Temperature: Stability:Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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