Test Code Brushings Cytology Cytology Non-Gyn request
Specimen Type
Brushings: Esophageal, Gastric, Colonic, Urethral
Collection Instructions
Clip brush off (with cellular material) and drop into Cytolyt solution (provided by Cytology Dept),
alternately, swish brush vigorously in Cytolyt to release cellular material into solution
Label container with two patient identifiers and specimen source.
Materials Required
CytoLyt vial or PreservCyt vial
Methodology
ThinPrep
STAT Turnaround Time
Upon request-1 day
Routine Turnaround Time
Within 2 business days
CPT Code
88112