Laboratory Services
Peritoneal/Pericolic gutter washings
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Peritoneal/Pericolic gutter washings
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| Synonym(s) |
Colon, abdomen |
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| Test ID |
NON-O |
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| Specimen Type |
Washing |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Cytology fixative, specimen container. |
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| Required Information |
Complete the Incyte Diagnostics requisition with the patient's demographics and relevant clinical history. Label specimen container with the patient's full first and last name, second unique identifier, and specimen source/site. |
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| Stability |
Maintain the specimen at room temperature. |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Unlabeled specimens, Specimens in incorrect fixative (such as formalin) can only be processed as a cell block. Specimens with excess lubricant. |
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| Department (code) |
Cytology |
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| Estimated TAT |
1–3 business days from receipt |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday–Friday |
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| Retention |
Blocks: 10 years |
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| CPT Code(s) |
88112 - Monolayer |
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| Collection File | File not available. | |
| Additional Information |
Staging procedure. |
