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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Gastric Washing, Duodenal Washing, Bronchial Washing, Lavage, Pelvic Washings, Peritoneal Washings
Performed: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Turn Around Time: Routine within 48 Hrs, With Ancillary Studies 1-7 Days
CPT Codes: 88112 or 88106; 88305; Additional CPT codes may apply is special ancillary studies are required
Performed By: Cytology
Link:
Cytology Services Washings
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| Washing Cytology |
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 |
| Colon Washings, Esophageal Washings, Gastric Washings, Peritoneal or Pelvic Washings |
50 cc specimen container |
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Washing specimens can be collected from various body sites. Small aliquots of balanced saline solution are washed over a directly visualized area and removed immediately with suction. Washings are usually submitted unfixed to the laboratory. If a delay is anticipated, they may be partially fixed in 50% ethanol equal to specimen volume. Any added fixative should be noted on the requisition. |
Refrigerate and add equal volume of 50% ethanol |
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