Cytology - Consultation Print

WSLH Department: Cytology
WSLH Test Code: 93001 CONSULT
Day(s) Performed:

Monday-Friday
Turn-around Time:

2 business days
Recommended Uses:

Confirm original diagnosis.
Pre-approval:

N/A
Contraindications:
Additional Tests Performed:

Additional immunohistochemical and/or special stains may be performed at the attending Pathologist’s discretion to contribute to the final diagnosis.
Preparation for Collection:

None
Specimen Requirements:

Previously diagnosed, stained and cover-slipped slides of cytologic, cell block, and biopsy specimens.
Collection Instructions:

None
Collection Kit/Container:

N/A: see section on Specimen Handling
Requisition Form:
Required Information:

Laboratory regulations require the following minimum information to be provided on the requisition form for a specimen to be accepted for testing: Patient name or unique identifier; date and time of collection, patient date of birth and sex, specimen type/site of collection, test request(s), clinician name and UPIN, and address for reporting results. Please be certain that name/identifier on the form matches that on the specimen label.
Rejection Criteria:

Slides broken beyond repair in transport. Unlabeled or mislabeled slides, missing documentation.
Specimen Handling:

Transport all materials (slides, clinical history, reports) using cushioned protected mailers. Transport via courier or shipping carrier with a tracking option strongly preferred.
Packaging Requirements:

Transport all materials (slides, clinical history, reports) using cushioned protected mailers. Transport via courier or shipping carrier with a tracking option strongly preferred.
Courier Information:
Specimen Receiving Hours:

Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Results Include:

Negative for Malignancy; Atypical Cells Present; Suspicious for Malignancy; Positive for Malignancy; and Unsatisfactory specimen. Results may also include inflammatory, bacterial, and viral findings. For Pap tests, includes the Bethesda Reporting System.
Limitations:

Findings must be correlated with history and other test results. Poorly fixed or air-dried samples impair evaluation. As with any laboratory test, both false negative and false positive results may occur.
Additional Tests Recommended:
Additional Comments:

Include paraffin cell blocks or 10 unstained slides cut from the original cell block, when available.
Methodology:

Review of previously diagnosed case results as requested by clinician or patient.
Includes:

Slides of cytologic preparations previously diagnosed.
Regulatory Compliance:
CPT Code: 88321
Price: $101.00 Price Effective 1/1/25
Fee Exempt Eligible:

N/A
Billing and Revenue Office:

1-800-862-1065 arbill@slh.wisc.edu
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