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Specimen Type/Requirements
Body fluid/tissue aspirate
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Friday
Methodology
Microscopy
CPT
88173
Container Type
Prepared aspirate smear
Cytolyt needle rinse
Stability
Room Temp: 24 hours preserved
Refrigerated: NA
Frozen: NA
Interfering Substances
Drying artifact from delayed fixation
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Instructions
Prepared specimen slides must be fixed with 95% alcohol or spray fixative within 10 seconds.