Laboratory Services

Pericardium

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Pericardium
Synonym(s)

Heart, pericardial effusion

Test ID

NON-O

Specimen Type

Needle/fluid drainage

Specimen Requirements

Specimen container.


If flow cytometry is desired or may be reflexed, specimens must be received fresh (preferrably with additional RPMI added), and without fixative.

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.

Department (code)

Cytology

Methodology

Monolayer

Estimated TAT

13 business days from receipt

Testing Schedule

Monday–Friday

Test Includes

Processing, examination and interpretive report

Retention

Specimen: 7 days
Slides: 10 years

CPT Code(s)

88112 - Monolayer
88305 - Cytology Cell Block

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