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HelpTest Code BRUSHING C General Information (Not orderable in LIS)--Brushing Cytology
Specimen Type
Brush from lesion. Bronchial Brushings, Colonic Brushings, Esophageal Brushings, Gastric Brushings, Ureteral Brushing, Urethral Brushings.
Collection Instructions
Roll brush gently over glass slide to cover the area of a dime and fix immediately by spraying with fixative or dropping in container of 95% alcohol. Label bottle with exact body site, 2 patient identifiers (Full Name and DOB and/or MRN is acceptable)and collection date.collection date. Label slide with 2 patient identifiers and specimen source. If more than one slide is used, separate them with a paper clip. Disposable bronchial brushes should be submitted in formalin with sheath removed and brought immediately to the Pathology Department located on the second floor of the hospital. For the diagnosis of infectious processes, a special double-sheathed brush should be sent sterile to the Microbiology Laboratory for culture.
Rejection Criteria
Improper labeling or fixation.
Specimen Storage and Stability
After hours, specimen should be transported immedialtely to the Phlebotomy Dispatch Unit located on the first floor.
Turn Around Time
24-48 hours
Lab Department
Cytology
Alias
Brushing Cytology; Bronchial Brushing; Colonic Brushings; Esophageal Brushings; Gastric Brushings; Urethral Brushings; Ureteral Brushings;
Acceptable Collection Container
Fixative container, formalin bottle and 95% alcohol, are available in Cytology Laboratory.
Additional Information
Specify the site brushed and include pertinent clinical data on requisition, ie, admitting diagnosis, age, radiographic findings, bronchoscopic findings, and history of radiation or chemotherapy. Indicate special handling (isolation) required. Indicate suspected infectious disease.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-6:30pm