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Cytology Non-Gyn Request (Brushings)
MessagePerformed in Cytology
Test Code
Cytology Non-Gyn Request (Brushings)
Includes
Bronchial, Esophageal, Gastric, Etc.
Preferred Specimen
Requires brush & CytoLyt in tube.
Brush Cut into CytoLyt.
Requires brush and CytoLyt in tubeContainer must be properly labeled with patient name and MRN.
Brush Cut into CytoLyt.
Requires brush and CytoLyt in tubeContainer must be properly labeled with patient name and MRN.
Instructions
Obtain CytoLyt tube from Laboratory - Cytology.
Send to Cytology laboratory immediately or refrigerate until transported.
NOTES: Esophageal Brush for Candida is a cytology study, not a microbiology test. For bronchial brushings, designate the lobe and side of lung.
Send to Cytology laboratory immediately or refrigerate until transported.
NOTES: Esophageal Brush for Candida is a cytology study, not a microbiology test. For bronchial brushings, designate the lobe and side of lung.
Specimen Stability
Send to Cytology laboratory immediately or refrigerate until transported.
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.
