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Test Code Path Non-Gyn Brush Cytology, Brushings, Miscellaneous

Important Note

Order as "Pathology Non-Gyn Request"

Useful For

Examination of brushing specimens for the purpose of identifying cellular changes associated with inflammatory, benign, pre-malignant and malignant conditions.

Synonyms/Keywords

Esophageal Brushings, Gastric Brushings, Genitourinary Tract Brushings, Colorectal Brush

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Brushing Prefilled Wet Prep Vial,
Centrifuge Tube,
Sage Container		        

Acceptable Body Sites

Esophagus, Stomach, Pancreas, Kidney, Ureter, Rectal

Collection/Processing Instructions

PREFERRED:  After brushing sample is obtained and retracted into the sheath, the brush and part of the brush sheath is cut off and placed into normal saline.  Add enough saline to cover to the top of the brush and send to lab as soon as possible.   

 

If there will be delay of more than two hours, place brush in 5-10 mL saline to rinse.  If possible, gently vortex specimen container with brush inside to dislodge an optimal amount of cellular material.  Remove brush and add 30 mL of Cytolyt.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature
Brushing Refrigerated

Test Information

Include specimen source, pertinent patient history, clinical information and appropriate ICD-10 code on the request form or electronic order.

 


If multiple specimens are collected during a procedure, each specimen must be accompanied by a separateelectronic order or requisition form.  Label each container with appropriate site, date and time of fixation and fixative type.   

 

Additional special stains may be requested.  Add the appropriate comment for the requestedspecial stain (i.e. Fungus/Silver Stain/MS or Iron Stain/FE/Hemosiderin) to theelectronic order or requisition form.

Interferences

Specimens not placed in saline or saline/alcohol fixation within two hours of collection may be unacceptable.  Consult Cytopathology with questions (800-222-5835, ext. 1-6155).

Reference Range Information

Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield Interpretative Report

Marshfield Labs Performing Department

Marshfield Labs Cytopathology

Performing Information

Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield Monday-Friday 2 days ThinPrep, Light Microscopy

CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
88112     Cytology ThinPrep  
88312
 		   Special Stain  
88313     Special Stain  

Outreach CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
88112     Cytology ThinPrep  
88312
 		   Special Stain  
88313     Special Stain  

Ordering Applications

Ordering Application Description
Cerner Pathology Non-Gyn Request