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22549 Cytology, Sputum for Fungus Stain

Cytology, Sputum for Fungus Stain
Test Code: CY-NON
Synonyms/Keywords
​Sputum for Fungal Stain, Fungal Stain, Sputum, Methenamine Silver Stain For Fungus
Useful For
Cytologic examination of a sample from the upper respiratory tract for the detection and diagnosis of organisms.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Sputum​ Sage Container​ ​ None​ ​ ​
Collection Processing Instructions
​Specimen must be a "deep cough" specimen (not saliva).  Expectorate sample into a specimen cup (or sage container) containing 70% ethyl alcohol.
 
PREFERRED:  Collect an early morning specimen each day for 3 days and submit in separate containers.  Each container will be evaluated and charged separately.
 
ALTERNATE:  Multiple specimens may be collected throughout the day and added to the same container.
 
NOTE: If a culture is also requested on the same specimen, collect specimen in a sage container without the alcohol fixative (fresh specimen).  Specimen must be sent to Microbiology for culturing BEFORE adding the alcohol fixative.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature
Sputum​ Refrigerate​
Interference
​Unfixed specimens may be unacceptable. Consult Cytopathology with questions (800-222-5835, ext. 16155.)
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Marshfield Monday-Friday​ 1 day​ Light Microscopy​
Test Information
Include specimen source and any pertinent patient history on electronic order or test requisition.
If multiple specimens are collected, record the date and time of collection on each specimen container.
Add the comment "Silver Stain" to the electronic order comments section or write on the test requisition form, if requested.​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ ​Interpretative Report
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
88104​ ​ ​ Cytology Smear(s) with Interpretation​ ​
88305​ ​ ​ Cell Block​ ​
88312​ ​ ​ Special Stain​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
​Sputum for Fungal Stain, Fungal Stain, Sputum, Methenamine Silver Stain For Fungus
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Sputum​ Sage Container​ ​ None​ ​ ​
Collection Processing
​Specimen must be a "deep cough" specimen (not saliva).  Expectorate sample into a specimen cup (or sage container) containing 70% ethyl alcohol.
 
PREFERRED:  Collect an early morning specimen each day for 3 days and submit in separate containers.  Each container will be evaluated and charged separately.
 
ALTERNATE:  Multiple specimens may be collected throughout the day and added to the same container.
 
NOTE: If a culture is also requested on the same specimen, collect specimen in a sage container without the alcohol fixative (fresh specimen).  Specimen must be sent to Microbiology for culturing BEFORE adding the alcohol fixative.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature
Sputum​ Refrigerate​
Interference
​Unfixed specimens may be unacceptable. Consult Cytopathology with questions (800-222-5835, ext. 16155.)
Useful For
Cytologic examination of a sample from the upper respiratory tract for the detection and diagnosis of organisms.
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ ​Interpretative Report
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Marshfield Monday-Friday​ 1 day​ Light Microscopy​
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
88104​ ​ ​ Cytology Smear(s) with Interpretation​ ​
88305​ ​ ​ Cell Block​ ​
88312​ ​ ​ Special Stain​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.