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Cytology, Breast and Nipple Smears

Performing Laboratory

Missouri Baptist Medical Center Surgical Pathology

Methodology

Light Microscopy

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Breast or nipple

Container/Tube: Slides

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Collection Instructions:

1. Label frosted end of slides in pencil with patient’s name and medical record number or date of birth.

2. Prepare smears.

3. Specimen type and clinical data are required.

Forms: Cytology Requisition in Request Forms in Special Instructions

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 days

Reference Values

Not applicable

Test Classification and CPT Coding

88304

Special Instructions