Bronchial Secretions - Cytology

Test Name

Cytopathology - Bronchial Brushing

Availability

7 AM to 10 PM weekdays/ Technical staff is not available from 10 PM to 7AM on weekdays, weekends or holidays.

Lab Section

Cytology

Test Includes

Screening and diagnostic interpretation

Summary Test Name

Bronchial Secretions - Cytology

Transport Time

Deliver to the lab as soon as possible at room temperature

Specimen Transport

Deliver specimens to the Clinical Laboratory Specimen Processing Area on the ground level of main hospital.

Specimen Preparation In House

Turn the patient so that the bronchus in question is dependent. Fill the bronchus to its carina with normal saline. Allow the saline to stand in contact with the bronchial tree as long as possible. Aspirate the washings and label as to the exact site of procurement (i.e., left or right and location in the bronchial tree). Set the specimen aside until the bronchoscopy procedure is complete. DO NOT ADD FIXATIVE.

Stat Availability

STAT requests should be kept to a minimum. All STAT requests must be approved by a staff pathologist, and the cytology laboratory notified as soon as possible whenever a STAT is anticipated.

Patient Preparation

Perform collection according to sterile techniques.