TZANCK SMEAR
Synonyms:
SKIN LESION SMEAR
| LIS Mnemonic: | |
|---|---|
| Department: | CYTOLOGY |
| Container: | Cytology spray fixative (provided by Cytology) |
| Transport: | Place fixed slides in carboard or plastic slide holder and deliver to Cytology lab. |
| CPT-4: | 88160 |
| Comments: | Materials needed: tongue depressor, glass slides labeled with patients name, cytology spray fixative. Technique: specimen should be obtained from a fresh vesicle, the base of the lesion should be scraped with tongue depressor, material from tongue depressor should be smeared onto a clean glass slide and immediately spray with fixative, cytology requisition required with specimen. |
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.