Sputum
Synonyms
Deep Cough Sputum
- Tech Only CPT 88112
- Tech Pro CPT 88112 (2)
- PowerPath Code NGSP
- Schedule Monday - Friday
- Turn Around Time Within 2 business days of receipt
- Disease State Benign Conditions, Lung Cancer, Metastatic Cancers
- Methodology Liquid-Based Cell Enhanced Concentrated Cytology
Organs
Lung
Specimen Requirements
Fresh fluid in sterile container. No minimum/maximum volume requirements. Small volume may limit processing and/or interpretation.
Clinical Significance
Cellular morphology of cytologic specimens is interpreted to diagnose inflammatory, neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions. In addition, cytologic diagnoses is used to monitor recurrent and metastatic malignant conditions.
Required Patient Info
2 patient identifiers
Storage and Transportation
When possible, store specimen at 2°C - 8°C, particularly for unfixed specimens. Specimen may be transported at 15°C - 30°C. Do not freeze.
Cause for Rejection
Improper or inadequate patient identification, frozen specimens
Retention
Primary specimen container: 7 days from processing
ThinPrep Vial: 14 days from processing
Slide: 10 years