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5242 : Fine Needle Aspirate

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
FNA Cytology, ThinPrep Pap

ORDERING:

Test Code:
5242-3
Turnaround Time:
4 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
ThinPrep Cytolyt Solution
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
ThinPrep Cytolyt Solution 1 14 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
TPC: Collect specimen swish in Cytolyte vial, label with pt name.
Alternative Specimen:
50% Alcohol Jar, Slides, Fine Needle Aspirate, ThyroSeq Preserve Vial

Billing:

CPT Codes:
88173 x 1

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