Test Overview
To establish the presence of primary or metastatic neoplasm and to aid in the diagnosis of infectious diseases such as Cytomegalovirus, Aspergillus and Pneumocystis carinii.
Interpretive report provided.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Lack of pulmonary alveolar macrophages, improper fixation or air drying of cellular material, delay in delivery of specimen resulting in cellular degeneration, or allowing specimen to freeze may lead to specimen rejection or unsatisfactory results.
Test Details
24 - 48 hours
- SPUT
- SPUTUM
- CYTONG
- Cytology, Non-Gyn
Specimen Requirements
Label a clean, leakproof rigid container with patient's last name, first name and registration number (or other second unique patient identifier). Obtain expectorated sputum, NOT SALIVA OR NASAL SECRETION. Instruct patient to rinse mouth and then expectorate a DEEP COUGH specimen into container. An early morning deep cough yields the best specimen. Do not add fixative. 24-hour collections are not acceptable. Refrigerate specimens that cannot be delivered immediately and deliver as soon as possible. Do not allow specimens to freeze.
Additional Information
Test includes pathologist interpretation of results billed as a separate additional charge or billed to the client as a global fee. Special stains and/or other ancillary studies will be performed when appropriate at an additional charge. By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that additional reflex testing will be performed and billed at a separate additional charge if indicated.