Laboratory Services

Kidney, cyst

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Kidney, cyst
Synonym(s)

Nephric cyst, cortical cyst, renal cyst

Test ID

NON-O

Specimen Type

Needle/fluid drainage

Specimen Requirements

Specimen container

Required Information

Complete the Incyte Diagnostics requisition with the patient's demographics and relevant clinical history. Label specimen container with the patient's full first and last name, second unique identifier, and specimen source/site.

Stability

Maintain the specimen at room temperature. Do not freeze.

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

Unlabeled specimens, Specimens in incorrect fixative (such as formalin) can only be processed as a cell block. Specimens with excess lubricant.

Department (code)

Cytology

Estimated TAT

13 business days from receipt

Testing Schedule

Monday–Friday

Retention

Specimen: 7 days
Slides: 10 years

CPT Code(s)

88108 - Monolayer
88305 - Cytology Cell Block

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