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General Information
Alias: FNA, FNAB, Superficial Fine Needle Aspiration
Performed: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Turn Around Time: Routine within 48 Hrs, With Ancillary Studies 1-7 Days
CPT Codes: 88173 or 10021 or 88172. Additional CPT may be reported depending on preparations and/or ancillary studies; 88305, 88142, 88112/88113
Performed By: Cytology
Notes: Pathology FNA Clinic has been established every Friday, 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm. Located in PHHS ENT Clinic 5th Floor. In order to schedule a patient, call the Clinical Access Coordinator at 214-590-0766 and complete and fax an FNA Consultation sheet.
Link:
Cytology Services Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| FNA (Superficial) |
Routine Cytologic Evaluation |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Fine needle Aspiration Biopsy (Palpable Mass) |
Air-dried or Slides Fixed in 95% Ethanol, material may be submitted in Cytolyt®, Preservcyt®, or 95% ethanol |
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See Cytology Services Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB)
All prepared slides should be immediately fixed in 95% alcohol. Additional fluid and or needles rinses may be submitted into a vial of Cytolyt® , Preservcyt®, or 95% alcohol. Do not re-sheathe needles and do not submit needle tips to the laboratory. |
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