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Thyroid gland
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Test Description |
Thyroid gland
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Synonym(s) |
Thyroid, neck mass, paratracheal mass, FNA |
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Test ID |
NON-O |
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Specimen Type |
Fine Needle Aspiration |
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Specimen Requirements |
Cytology fixative, specimen container, syringe/needle, glass slides, number 2 lead pencil, spray fixative. |
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Collection File | View/Download File | |
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 if specimen in fixative. If saline was used, refrigerate until pick-up. |
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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–Saturday |
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Retention |
Blocks: 10 years |
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CPT Code(s) |
88173 - Evaluation & |