The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK


Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA), Radiologic Guided

Order Form: H-2 Cytopathology or Epic Req
  Cytopathology
5222 RCP
356-2517 PROCEDURAL QUESTIONS
Testing Schedule:
0800-1700 Monday through Friday.  For additional services, 
contact the Cytopathology Fellow on-call at pager #3099.
Analytic Time:
2 days
Reference Range:
The pathologist will provide an interpretative report.
Comments:
The referring physician must complete a H-2 cytologic consultation 
form.  Call beeper 131-3099 to arrange the procedure. Hours available: 
0800-1700  Monday - Friday.  Expected turn-around time is 24 to 72 
hours, dependent upon adjunct studies required.
CPT Code:
88172 (immediate evaluation of fine needle aspiration for
       adequancy - per pass)
88173 (interpretation and report)

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Updated: 02/13/2007

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