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Cytology, Non-gynecologic

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Cerner Primary Mnemonic: Non-Gynecologic Request
PDM NGEXAM
Informatics - WorkgroupCytology
Synonyms *Non-Gynecologic Cytology
Urine Cytology
Fluid Cytology
Display Name *Cytology, Non-gynecologic
Specimen Sources (combined Order Entry and Specimen Navigator) *
Abdomen/Peritoneum
Abscess
Adenoids
Adrenal, Left
Adrenal, Right
Ascites
Axilla, Left
Axilla, Right
Bile
Bile Duct
Bladder
Breast, Left
Breast, Right
Bronchial, Left
Bronchial, Right
Bronchoalveolar, Left
Bronchoalveolar, Right
CSF
Cul de sac
Endometrium
Esophagus
Eye, Left
Eye, Right
Hepatobiliary Duct
Hydrocele
Joint
Kidney, Left
Kidney, Right
Misc
Nasopharynx
Nipple, Left
Nipple, Right
Oropharynx/Throat
Ovary, Left
Ovary, Right
Pancreas
Pancreatic Duct
Paratubal Cyst
Pelvic
Pericardium
Pleura, Left
Pleura, Right
Retroperitoneum
Spleen
Sputum
Stoma
Stomach
Trachea
Ureter, Left
Ureter, Right
Urethra
Urine
Specimen Types (combined Order Entry and Specimen Navigator) *
Tissue
Body Fluid
Wash
Swab
Brushing
Urine
Aspirate
Flap
Stent
Fluid
Body Fluids (types sent through AOEs)
Specimen Navigator Specimen Types
Body F
Body Fluid
Tissue
Wash
Specimen Navigator Specimen Sources
Left
Right
Abdomen/Peritoneum
Abscess
Adenoids
Adrenal
Alopecia
Amniotic Sac
Amputation
Anus
Appendix
Ascites
Autopsy
Autopsy Brain Only
Autopsy Fetus
Autopsy Pediatric
Axil
Axilla
Specimen Navigator Short NameCytology NOS
Ordering info (EPIC SmartText)Nipple Discharge slides should be immediately fixed in a 70% alcohol vial. All other specimens should be submitted in a ThinPrep CytoLyt vial. Exact specimen source and laterality where applicable must be selected/specified. For more specific collection instructions see the Test Compendium. Specimen vials should be labeled with patient demographics. 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(freetext)
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 674
PDM NGEXAM
ORDER DISPLAY NAME Cytology, Non-gynecologic
PROCEDURE NAME CYTOLOGY, NOS
PROCEDURE MASTER NUMBER LAB13
SHORT PROCEDURE NAME CYTOLOGY, NOS
CATEGORY CODE 9.0
CATEGORY CODE RECORD NAME LAB CYTOLOGY ORDERABLES
SYNONYMS NON-GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY
URINE CYTOLOGY
FLUID CYTOLOGY
CLINICALLY ACTIVE Yes
ORDERABLE Yes
PERFORMABLE Yes
FILTER GENOMICS
REFERENCE LINK URL https://labs.northwell.edu/epic/test/674
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
DEFAULT SPECIMEN TYPE Body Fluid
SPECIMEN TYPE PICK LIST Tissue
Body Fluid
Wash
Swab
Brushing
Urine
Aspirate
Flap
Stent
Fluid
SPECIMEN TYPE LIST
OP SPECIMEN TYPE LIST
SPECIMEN SOURCE PICK LIST Abscess
Abdominal Wash
Ascites
Auricular
Bile
Bile Duct Brush
Bile Duct Flap
Bile Duct Stent
Bile Duct Wash
Bladder Wash
Bronchial Brush, Left
Bronchial Brush, Right
Bronchial Wash, Left
Bronchial Wash, Right
Bronchoalveolar Lavage, Left
Bronchoalveolar Lavage, Right
Buccal Smear
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Cerebrospinal Fluid, Brain Fluid
Cerebrospinal Fluid, Ommaya Reservoir
Cerebrospinal Fluid, Ventricular
Colon Brush
Colon Wash
Cul De Sac
Duodenum Brush
Duodenum Wash
Endometrial Brush
Esophagus, Brush
Esophagus, Wash
Eye Vitreous Fluid, Left
Eye Vitreous Fluid, Right
Kidney Brush, Right
Kidney Brush, Left
Kidney Wash, Right
Kidney Wash, Left
Misc Brush
Misc Fluid
Misc Wash
Nipple Discharge, Left
Nipple Discharge, Right
Oral Cavity Brush
Misc
Ovarian Cyst Fluid, Left
Ovarian Cyst Fluid, Right
Pancreatic Duct Brush
Paratubal Cyst
Pelvic Wash
Pericardial Fluid
Peritoneal Fluid
Peritoneal Wash
Pleural Fluid, Left
Pleural Fluid, Right
Sputum
Stomach Brush
Stomach Wash
Trachea Brush
Tzanck Smear
Ureter Brush, Left
Ureter Brush, Right
Ureter Wash, Left
Ureter Wash, Right
Urine, Catheter
Urine, Ileal Conduit
Urine, Nos
Urine, Urethra Wash
Urine, Voided
Breast, Left
Breast, Right
Urine, Catheter
Urine, Clean Catch
Urethra
Ureter, Left
Ureter, Right
Spleen
Sputum
Stoma
Bronchoalveolar, Left
Bronchoalveolar, Right
Endometrium
Nipple, Left
Nipple, Right
Pancreatic Duct
Urine
Abdomen/Peritoneum
Adenoids
Adrenal, Left
Adrenal, Right
Axilla, Left
Axilla, Right
Bile Duct
Bladder
Bronchial, Left
Bronchial, Right
Esophagus
Eye, Left
Eye, Right
Hydrocele
Joint
Kidney, Left
Kidney, Right
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx/Throat
Ovary, Left
Ovary, Right
Pancreas
Pelvic
Pericardium
Pleura, Left
Pleura, Right
Retroperitoneum
Stomach
Trachea
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", "3046000063", "210330032030", "3045300170", "3045300171", "3045300173"]
ORDER QUESTIONS RECORD NAME NH IP SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION
NH IP CLINCIAL HISTORY
NH IP SURGICAL PROCEDURE
NH AMB RELEASE TO PATIENT (UPDATED)
NH IP HOME COLLECT DATE
NH IP HOME COLLECT DAYS
NH IP HOME COLLECT MEDICALLY NECESSARY
INPATIENT ORDER QUESTIONS ["3046000220", "3046000062", "3046000063", "210330032030"]
INPATIENT ORDER QUESTIONS RECORD NAME NH IP SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION
NH IP CLINCIAL HISTORY
NH IP SURGICAL PROCEDURE
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
3045300170 NH IP HOME COLLECT DATE Start Date Date Yes
3045300171 NH IP HOME COLLECT DAYS Days Custom List Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Yes
3045300173 NH IP HOME COLLECT MEDICALLY NECESSARY Medically Necessary? Yes/No Yes
3046000062 NH IP CLINCIAL HISTORY Clinical History/Information Free Text Yes
3046000063 NH IP SURGICAL PROCEDURE Surgical Procedure Free Text Yes
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
3046000063 NH IP SURGICAL PROCEDURE Surgical Procedure Free Text Yes
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)