Days Set Up
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Analytic Time

24 - 48 hours

Test Updated:

Synonyms

Miscellaneous Lesion Scraping Cytology
Tzank Smear Cytology
MISCELLANEOUS CYTOLOGY
MIS
Tzanck Smear Cytology
CYTONG
Cytology, Non-Gyn

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Examination of glass slide(s) by light microscopy.

Test Usage

Lesion scraping cytology is used to detect the presence of neoplastic cells and/or infection and inflammatory agents.

Reference Range

Interpretive report provided.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Offsite

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Minimum Volume
 

Billing Information

CPT Code
88104-TC
Pro Fee Code
88104.5
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As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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