Bronchial brushings – Cytology

Department

Anatomical Pathology - Cytology

Delphic Registration Code

CBBR

Synonyms

Cytology - bronchial brushings

Turnaround Time

5 days

Test Code

9707

Specimen Type

• Bronchial Brush

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Additional Specimen Information

Specimen Collection Protocols As per Respiratory Department protocols.

The Bronchial brush is removed and placed into a specimen container filled with CytoRich Red (specimen fixative).
Please ensure specimen pottle is properly closed to avoid spillage in transit.
Specimens MUST be properly labelled with patient details - full name and NHI or full name and date of birth, and accompanied with a matching request form.

Send to Laboratory ASAP

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Cytological examination of slides.

Specimens vortexed and centrifuged with cellular material transferred onto glass slides, fixed and stained for cytological examination under a microscope.

Surplus material may be made into a Cytology cellblock (plasma-thrombin clot) for ancillary studies e.g. special stains; immunohistochemistry.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$81.38 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

9707

Specimen pottles pre-filled with CytoRich Red can be obtained from the Cytology Dept Preparation Area by calling Extn: 80583. Containers will then be sent via Orderlies.

Test-adding Cytology can be done for up to 7 days on the original specimen. BUT delays in fixation may make cytological examination and interpretation difficult. A repeat sample may be advisable in this situation, if easily obtainable.

Samples are stored in a refrigerator until reported (usually within 7 days) before being discarded.

Contact Information

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