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