ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Cytology, Fine Needle Aspirate : 8209706

Mnemonic: FA

Methodology: Microscopy
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Refer to Cytology, Fine Needle Aspiration Collection for specific collection and transportation guidelines.

Reference Interval:
By report
Note: This CPT code may also be reported in conjunction with aspiration of the specimen (10021) and/or immediate on-site evaluation of the specimen (88172).  Additional CPT codes may be reported depending on the preparation methods, such as: 88106, 88108, and/or 88305.
CPT Code(s): 88173 This CPT code may also be reported in conjunction with aspiration of the specimen (10021) and/or evaluation of fine needle aspirate, immediate cytohistologic study to determine adequacy for diagnosis  (88172, 88177). Additional CPT codes may be reported depending on the preparation methods, such as: 88106, 88108, and/or 88305.
Cross References: Breast Cyst Fluids (Cytology, Fine Needle Aspirate), Cytology FNA (Cytology, Fine Needle Aspirate), Cytology Lymph Nodes (Cytology, Fine Needle Aspirate), Cytology Salivary Glands (Cytology, Fine Needle Aspirate), Cytology Thyroid Cysts (Cytology, Fine Needle Aspirate), Fine Needle Aspiration for Cytologic Evaluation (Cytology, Fine Needle Aspirate)
 
 

 

 

 
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