SPUTUM
Synonyms:
| LIS Mnemonic: | CY |
|---|---|
| Department: | CYTOLOGY |
| Container: | Fixative (provided by Cytology) |
| Transport: | Send to Cytology as soon as possible. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing. |
| CPT-4: | 88112 |
| Comments: | Patients throat should be cleared of any material which may have accumulate overnight. This material should be discarded. Patient's mouth should be rinsed several times with water. Patient should cough deeply several times during the first hour awake. Methodology: Thinprep. |
CPT Codes: The CPT codes included in this publication are in accordance with Current Procedural Terminology, a publication of the American Medical Association. CPT codes are provided here for the convenience of our clients; however, correct coding often varies from one carrier to another, and Saratoga Hospital may bill specific carriers using codes other than those shown. Clients who bill for services should verify the code(s) with the applicable payor to confirm that their use is appropriate in each case.