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PLEURAL FLUID |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB4098 Geisinger Epic ID: 17605 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Pleural fluid | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
Non-sterile specimen container
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Specimen required: |
Target volume >75mL. If possible, >500 mL or entire volume collected should be submitted. | |
Special notes: |
Note: The sensitivity of this examination for detecting malignant cells decreases significantly with low-volume specimens. | |
Patient preparation: |
Sterilize skin at puncture site for percutaneous access. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Obtain pleural fluid (minimum 75 mL) in specimen container. | |
Transport temperature: |
Refrigerate or keep on wet ice until transported to the laboratory. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Inadequate patient identifiers on specimen, unlabeled specimen, discrepancy between patient specimen and requisition information, improper collection. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
Not applicable. | |
CPT code(s): |
88108, 88305 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Microscopic evaluation and cell block preparation for immunophenotyping. | |
Synonyms: |
Thoracentesis, effusion Body cavity fluid Cytology unspecified procedure
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Clinical significance: |
Detection of malignant cells in body cavity fluids. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Sara Monaco MD | |
| Review Date: | 12/23/2022 | |