Collect	The washing/lavage fluid should be a physiologic solution (E.g. Lactated Ringer’s, Normosol, or Hank’s).
	Remarks	Do not use normal saline since it does not maintain cells very well. Write “refrigerate” and deliver promptly to Central Processing.
	Notes	All specimens must have two forms of patient identification on them and be accompanied by a Cytology Requisition that includes the patient name, medical record number, source of specimen and the submitting physician’s name. Slides must be labeled with the patient’s name and medical record number (if available) using a pencil. An adequate clinical history including pertinent lab/x-ray findings is essential. Missing information may result in a delay of the pathology report. Supplies listed below are available from the General Stores or the Cytology Laboratory. Submit all specimens including night and weekend specimens to Central Processing.

88112 *The CPT codes provided are based on the AMA guidelines and for informational purposes