Bronchial Brushing for Cytology - Collection Instructions |
| Alternative Names: | Cytology Specimen Collection - Bronchial Brushings |
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| Laboratory: | Anatomical Pathology |
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| Test Code: | Cytology |
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| Specimen Types: | Bronchial Washings |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | Deliver to laboratory within 60 minutes
- Identify the target lesion and obtain a brushing sample of the lesion according to standard bronchoscopy protocol.
- Fill a sterile container with 10-20 ml of sterile saline.
- Withdraw the brush and agitate vigorously in the sterile saline.
- Using aseptic technique, perform multiple brushings of the lesion.
- Detach the brush tip after the final sample is taken and place it in the same specimen container containing the brush washout.
- Label the bronchial brushing container with the sample site and in accordance with APS requirements.
- Accompanying bronchial washing and/or BAL samples should be submitted with the brush sample and a completed Pathology request form to Anatomical Pathology ASAP.
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | Send to lab immediately |
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| Assay Frequency: | Weekdays |
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| Additional Notes: | Due to rapid deterioration of cells please deliver the specimen(s) to the Anatomical Pathology laboratory WITHIN ONE HOUR OF COLLECTION |
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