PLEURAL FLUID, CYTOLOGY
| Synonyms: | Thoracic Fluid |
| Specimen: | Pleural Fluid |
| Container: | |
| Volume: | 20-50 mL |
| Minimum Volume: | 1-2 mL |
| Specimen Collection: | Place specimen in pre-heparinized container or add 3 IU of heparin for each mL of fluid. Mix. |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport fresh, unfixed specimen at room temperature. Refrigerate if transport is delayed. |
| Lab Code: | CYTP |
| Requisition: | Cytology |
| Test Includes: | |
| Critical Value: | |
| Test Frequency: | Monday - Friday |
| Routine TAT: | 2 working days |
| CPT Code(s): | 88108, 88112 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: | 52 See Addendum XVII |