Laboratory Services

Nasopharynx

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
Telephone: +1-If-you-have-questions-regarding-your-bill-or-would-like-to-make-a-payment,-please-visit-our-Billing-page-by-clicking-"Pay-Online"-at-the-top-of-the-page-For-other-inquiries,-please-call-us-at-509-892-2700

Updated Test Information:

Test Description	Nasopharynx
Synonym(s)	Throat, nose
Test ID	NON-O
Specimen Type	Brushing
Specimen Requirements	Cytology fixative, 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.
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	1–3 business days from receipt
Testing Schedule	Monday–Friday
Retention	Specimen: 7 days Slides: 10 years
CPT Code(s)	88112 - Monolayer 88305 - Cytology Cell Block
Collection File	View/Download File
Additional Information	If collecting for an eosinophil count, send to your clinical laboratory provider. If collecting for microbiologic or viral cultures, direct fluorescence or nucleic acid testing, send a separate collection to your clinical laboratory provider.