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 Recent changes for Bronchial Brushing for Cytology - Collection Instructions (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Bronchial Brushing for Cytology - Collection Instructions (Sendaway Test)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
13th March 2024
Request Group

CYT

CY

External Laboratory

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Bronchial Brushing for Cytology - Collection Instructions (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:Cytology Specimen Collection - Bronchial Brushings
Laboratory:Anatomical Pathology
Test Code:CY
Specimen Types:Bronchial Washings
Container Types:
Sterile ContainerSterile Container
Collection & Request Instructions:Deliver to laboratory within 60 minutes
  1. Identify the target lesion and obtain a brushing sample of the lesion according to standard bronchoscopy protocol.

     

  2. Fill a sterile container with 10-20 ml of sterile saline.

     

  3. Withdraw the brush and agitate vigorously in the sterile saline.

     

  4. Using aseptic technique, perform multiple brushings of the lesion.

     

  5. Detach the brush tip after the final sample is taken and place it in the same specimen container containing the brush washout.

     

  6. Label the bronchial brushing container with the sample site and in accordance with APS requirements.

     

  7. Accompanying bronchial washing and/or BAL samples should be submitted with the brush sample and a completed Pathology request form to Anatomical Pathology ASAP.
Transport Instructions:Send to lab immediately
Processing Instructions:Send to Anatomical Pathology immediately
Assay Frequency:Weekdays