Useful For
Detection of malignant, pre malignant and benign processes.
Method Name
Cytology
Aliases
Brushings, Endoscopic; Brushings, Bronchoscopic, Cytology - Non GYN
Specimen Type
Brushings
Specimen Required
For Brushings:
- Conical specimen containers filled with CytoLyt preservative can be obtained from the Cytology section of the Laboratory.
- Transfer the entire brush to a 50 mL conical centrifuge tube with screw cap containing 30 mL of Cytolyt fixative.
- NOTE! It is preferred that the brush is cut at a point just below the height of the conical tube to ensure safe handling of sharp brush end by lab staff.
- Write Specimen site, patient’s name and date of birth, and the collection date on the container label.
- Ensure specific anatomic site wording including laterality if applicable. (i.e. right upper lobe)
- Ensure all vial caps are tightly secured before transport to the lab. This will prevent leakage of preservative/specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
- Always obtain as much specimen as possible on the brush, before placing it into the preservative, to ensure an optimum specimen with which to make a diagnosis.
Specimen Stability Information
Transport at room temperature.
Rejected Due To
- Missing or discrepant information
- Improper fixation
- Insufficient quantity or leaked specimen
Performing Laboratory
Glens Falls Hospital laboratory, Cytology department.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Cytology testing is performed Monday through Friday between 8 am and 4 pm.
Analytical Time
- Expected turnaround time is 3 to 4 weekdays.
Specimen Retention Time
- Specimens are retained for two weeks after the results are released.
CPT Code Information
- 88305 (If applicable)
- 88112
Analytical Time
- Expected turnaround time is 3 to 4 weekdays.