Cytology, Buccal Smear
Order Name
CYTOGEN
Revision Date 07/10/2014
Revision Date 07/10/2014
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Cytology, Buccal Smear
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Instructions | 1. Using a lead pencil, label frosted end of glass slides with patient name (first and last). 2. Draw angle laterally with little finger, holding slide with same hand. 3. Scrape buccal mucosa forward several times collecting milky cellular material. 4. Smear slide once and immediately spray with cytology spray fixative or drop into 70% ethyl alcohol. 5. Repeat for several specimens (prefer 3 slides). Note: A. Specimen source is required on request form for processing. B. Label container with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital identification number or Social Security number, date and time of collection, collector initials, test(s) being ordered, and type of specimen. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Friday |
| CPT Code(s) | 88104 |
| Lab Section | Pathology Consultation Services |