CPT Code(s):
88173; 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, such as 88106, 88108 and/or 88305, may be reported, depending on the preparation methods.
Specimen Requirements:
For FNA specimen requirements and collection instructions, refer to Cytopathology: Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) in this directory.
- Air-dried specimens
- Excessively thick smears
- Excessively bloody samples
- Ambient:
- Slides: Indefinitely
- ThinPrep®: 3 weeks
- SurePath®: 4 weeks
Use:
This test is used to detect GI tract malignancy and abnormalities.
Methodology:
Cytopathology
Reported:
1 – 3 days