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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