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Cytology, Fine needle aspiration

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Cerner Primary Mnemonic: Fine Needle Aspiration Request
PDM FNAEXAM
Informatics - WorkgroupCytology
Synonyms *Cytopathology
FNA Onsite Assessment Evaluation
FNA Biopsy
Display Name *Cytology, Fine needle aspiration
Specimen Sources (combined Order Entry and Specimen Navigator) *
Abdomen/Peritoneum
Abscess
Adrenal, Left
Adrenal, Right
Axilla, Left
Axilla, Right
Bone
Brain
Breast, Left
Breast, Right
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Extranodal Lymphoid
Eye, Left
Eye, Right
Kidney, Left
Kidney, Right
Liver
Lung, Left
Lung, Right
Lymph Node
Mediastinum
Misc
Omentum
Ovary, Left
Ovary, Right
Pancreas
Pancreatic Duct
Parathyroid, Left
Parathyroid, Right
Pelvic
Pleura, Left
Pleura, Right
Prostate
Rectum
Retroperitoneum
Salivary Gland, Left
Salivary Gland, Right
Soft Tissue
Stomach
Thyroid, Isthmus
Thyroid, Left
Thyroid, Right
Specimen Types (combined Order Entry and Specimen Navigator) *
Tissue
Aspirate
Body Fluids (types sent through AOEs)
Specimen Navigator Specimen Types
Aspi
Aspirate
Tissue
Specimen Navigator Specimen Sources
Left
No Laterality
Right
Abdomen/Peritoneum
Abscess
Adenoids
Adrenal
Alopecia
Amniotic Sac
Amputation
Anus
Appendix
Autopsy
Autopsy Brain Only
Autopsy Fetus
Autopsy Pediatric
Axilla
Bile Duct
Bladder
Bone
Bone Marrow
Brain
Breast
Bronchial
Buccal
Cervical-Endocervical
Cervical-Vaginal
Cervix
Colon
Diaphragm
Duodenum
Ear
Endocervix
Endometrium
Esophagus
Extranodal Lymphoid
Eye
Fallopian Tube
Gallbladder
Gingiva
Heart
Hernia Sac
Hydrocele
Ileum
Jejunum
Joint
Kidne
Kidney
Specimen Navigator Short NameCytology FNA
Ordering info (EPIC SmartText)FNA kit should be used. If FNA kit is not available, submit the entire specimen in ThinPrep CytoLyt solution (Blue Cap). For thyroids: If requesting reflex to molecular tests, refer to the manufacturer instructions to see if specific proprietary collection media or additional requisitions are needed. If applicable, the molecular request and reflex conditions must be indicated in the order, and any additional requisitions or vials should accompany the cytology specimen. Specimen vials and slides should be labeled with patient demographics. Exact specimen source, laterality, size of the nodule(s) where applicable must be specified. Complete all Ask On Order Entry questions.
IP Orderable (inpatient) Yes
OP Orderable (outpatient) Yes
AOEs *

AP AOEs
1) Clinical History/Information(freetext)
2) Surgical Procedure (dropdown list = EBUS-guided;EMNB-guided;US-guided;
CT-guided;Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (TBNA);Robotic assisted EBUS-guided;EUS-guided)
Special History No
Build Comments
Filter *pathology
Cerner Site RestrictAPS 2200 NB
Default AP
Forest Hills Hospital Laboratory
Glen Cove Hospital Laboratory
Huntington Hospital Laboratory
LIJ Valley Stream Hospital Laboratory
Lenox Hill Laboratory
Long Island Jewish Med Ctr

North Shore University Laboratory
Northern Westchester Hospital Labs
Northwell Health Laboratories
Peconic Bay Medical Center Laboratory
Phelps Memorial Hospital Labs
Plainview Hospital Laboratory
SIUH North Laboratory
SIUH Pouch Terminal Laboratory
SIUH Prince’s Bay Division Laboratory
SSUH Laboratory
Syosset Hospital Laboratory
Cerner Results

Actual Epic Build 3/11/2025

PROCEDURE ID 66419
PDM FNAEXAM
ORDER DISPLAY NAME Cytology, Fine needle aspiration
PROCEDURE NAME CYTOLOGY, FNA
PROCEDURE MASTER NUMBER LAB534
SHORT PROCEDURE NAME CYTOLOGY, FNA
CATEGORY CODE 9.0
CATEGORY CODE RECORD NAME LAB CYTOLOGY ORDERABLES
SYNONYMS CYTOPATHOLOGY
FNA ONSITE ASSESSMENT EVALUATION
FNA BIOPSY
CLINICALLY ACTIVE Yes
ORDERABLE Yes
PERFORMABLE Yes
FILTER GENOMICS
REFERENCE LINK URL https://labs.northwell.edu/epic/test/66419
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
DEFAULT SPECIMEN TYPE Aspirate
SPECIMEN TYPE PICK LIST Tissue
Aspirate
SPECIMEN TYPE LIST
OP SPECIMEN TYPE LIST
SPECIMEN SOURCE PICK LIST Abdominal
Adrenal Gland, Left
Adrenal Gland, Right
Axilla, Left
Axilla, Right
Bone
Brain
Breast, Left
Breast, Right
Chest
Diaphragm
Eye Vitreous, Left
Eye Vitreous, Right
Kidney, Left
Kidney, Right
Liver
Lung, Left
Lung, Right
Lymph Node
Mediastinum
Omentum
Misc
Ovary, Left
Ovary, Right
Pancreas, Body
Pancreas, Head
Pancreas, Tail
Pelvic, FNA
Pleura, Left
Pleura, Right
Prostate
Retroperitoneum
Salivary Gland, Left
Salivary Gland, Right
Soft Tissue
Thyroid, Isthmus
Thyroid, Left
Thyroid, Right
Esophagus
Parathyroid, Left
Parathyroid, Right
Rectum
Abdomen/Peritoneum
Misc
Pelvic
Extranodal Lymphoid
Pancreatic Duct
Abscess
Adrenal, Left
Adrenal, Right
Eye, Left
Eye, Right
Pancreas
Stomach
Thymus
SPECIMEN SOURCE DEFAULT - MALE
SPECIMEN SOURCE DEFAULT - FEMALE
SPECIMEN SOURCE LIST
OP SPECIMEN SOURCE LIST
IP LAB TEST COMPONENTS FOR REPORT
OP LAB TEST COMPONENTS FOR REPORT
ORDER QUESTIONS ["3046000220", "3046000062", "3046000118", "210330032030"]
ORDER QUESTIONS RECORD NAME NH IP SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION
NH IP CLINCIAL HISTORY
NH IP SURGICAL PROCEDURE DROPDOWN
NH AMB RELEASE TO PATIENT (UPDATED)
INPATIENT ORDER QUESTIONS ["3046000220", "3046000062", "3046000118", "210330032030"]
INPATIENT ORDER QUESTIONS RECORD NAME NH IP SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION
NH IP CLINCIAL HISTORY
NH IP SURGICAL PROCEDURE DROPDOWN
NH AMB RELEASE TO PATIENT (UPDATED)
ORDER SPECIFIC QUESTION OVERRIDE Yes
INPATIENT QUESTION OVERRIDE Yes
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST IP
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST IP RECORD NAME
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST INCLUDE IP
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST OP
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST OP RECORD NAME
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST INCLUDES OP
EDP AMB ORDER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS RECORD NAME NH AMB RELEASE TO PATIENT (UPDATED)
EDP IP ORDER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS RECORD NAME NH AMB RELEASE TO PATIENT (UPDATED)
EDP IP SPECIMEN SOURCE
EDP OP SPECIMEN SOURCE
EDP IP SPECIMEN TYPE
EDP OP SPECIMEN TYPE
DERIVED EDP IP BUTTONS S
DERIVED EDP IP BUTTONS T
DERIVED EDP OP BUTTONS S
DERIVED EDP OP BUTTONS T
IP ORDERABLE 1
OP ORDERABLE 1
STANDARD LAB COMPONENTS
STANDARD LAB COMPONENTS RECORD NAME
COMPONENT DATA REQUIREMENT
EPIC OP AOEs

Question IDQuestion NameQuestionResponse TypeResponse ListRequire Response
3046000062 NH IP CLINCIAL HISTORY Clinical History/Information Free Text Yes
3046000118 NH IP SURGICAL PROCEDURE DROPDOWN Surgical Procedure Custom List EBUS-guided
EMNB-guided
US-guided
CT-guided
Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (TBNA)
Robotic assisted EBUS-guided
EUS-guided
No
3046000220 NH IP SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION Specimen Description: Free Text Yes
210330032030 NH AMB RELEASE TO PATIENT (UPDATED) Release to patient Category - INI No
EPIC IP AOEs

Question IDQuestion NameQuestionResponse TypeResponse ListRequire Response
3046000062 NH IP CLINCIAL HISTORY Clinical History/Information Free Text Yes
3046000118 NH IP SURGICAL PROCEDURE DROPDOWN Surgical Procedure Custom List EBUS-guided
EMNB-guided
US-guided
CT-guided
Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (TBNA)
Robotic assisted EBUS-guided
EUS-guided
No
3046000220 NH IP SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION Specimen Description: Free Text Yes
210330032030 NH AMB RELEASE TO PATIENT (UPDATED) Release to patient Category - INI No
EPIC Components (results - crosswalked through Cerner)