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Cytology Non-Gyn Request (Bronchial Washings)
MessagePerformed in Cytology
Related Tests:
Brushings
Bronchial Lavage
Related Tests:
Brushings
Bronchial Lavage
Test Code
Cytology Non-Gyn Request (Bronchial Washings)
Includes
Bronchial Washings
Preferred Specimen
Fresh bronchial washing sample collected in bronch trap device or into a leak-proof container with no additives.
Separate sites require separate containers, Each container must be properly labeled with patient name and MRN.
Separate sites require separate containers, Each container must be properly labeled with patient name and MRN.
Minimum Volume
10 mL per site
Instructions
With the bronchus in question, fill the bronchus to its carina with normal saline and, after allowing the saline to stand in contact as
long as possible, aspirate the washing. Label the container with the patient’s name, second identifier, specimen site, and
immediately send to the laboratory with the properly completed Cytology requisition, including patient’s sex, date of birth and
pertinent history. Do not add any fixative to the specimen and a minimum of 10 mL is required for evaluation. Refrigerate (or place
in wet ice) until transport. If multiple studies are desired (e.g. cultures, etc.), clearly indicate test requests on requisition, making
certain an adequate amount of specimen is submitted for each test.
long as possible, aspirate the washing. Label the container with the patient’s name, second identifier, specimen site, and
immediately send to the laboratory with the properly completed Cytology requisition, including patient’s sex, date of birth and
pertinent history. Do not add any fixative to the specimen and a minimum of 10 mL is required for evaluation. Refrigerate (or place
in wet ice) until transport. If multiple studies are desired (e.g. cultures, etc.), clearly indicate test requests on requisition, making
certain an adequate amount of specimen is submitted for each test.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mislabeled specimen/requisition
Unlabeled specimen/requisition
Improperly labeled specimen or requisition
Specimen leaked out of container
Formalin added
Unlabeled specimen/requisition
Improperly labeled specimen or requisition
Specimen leaked out of container
Formalin added
Setup Schedule
Specimen Received Mon - Thur - Reported next day
Specimen Received Fri - Reported Monday
Specimen Received Sat/Sun - Reported Mon or Tues
Specimen Received Fri - Reported Monday
Specimen Received Sat/Sun - Reported Mon or Tues
Reference Range
Negative for malignancy
Clinical Significance
The microscopic exam of single cells mainly for cancer or precancerous lesions. However, the exam can also be used to diagnose some infectious organisms.
