71450:CYTOPATHOLOGY, BRONCHIAL WASHING
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories Modified by 07.04.2023
Methodology:
Smears / Cytyc Cytolyt Prep
Edit Date:
9/19/2007
Performed:
Monday-Friday
Released:
24-48 hours, week days
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
Bronchial secretions in a sterile mucus trap. Refrigerate.
Handling:
If other tests are ordered, split specimen. Fix one specimen in Cytolyt Collection Fluid fixative for Cytology. Refrigerate and send other specimen fresh for other tests.
Stability:
Fresh specimen ambient 2 hours, refrigerate for longer storage. Cytolyt Collection Fluid fixative specimen ambient 10 days.
Standard Volume:
4 mL secretion.
Minimum Volume:
2 mL secretion.
Transport:
Specimen in Cytolyt Collection Fluid fixative ambient; fresh specimen refrigerated.
Comments:
Refer to the Surgical Pathology section of the User Guide for special specimen collection instructions.
Rejection Criteria:
Fresh specimen held ambient more than 2 hours; Cytolyt Collection Fluid fixative specimen held more than 10 days.
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