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HelpTest Code Path Non-Gyn Brush Cytology, Brushings, Miscellaneous
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 | Cytolyt Cup, Centrifuge Tube, Sage Container |
Prefilled Wet Prep Vial |
Acceptable Body Sites
Esophagus, Stomach, Pancreas, Kidney, Ureter, Rectal
Collection/Processing Instructions
PREFERRED: Collect brushing specimen and fix immediately with 30 mL of Cytolyt.
ALTERNATE: 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, fix immediately with 30 mL of Cytolyt.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Brushing | Room Temperature |
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 separate electronic 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 requested special stain (i.e. Fungus/Silver Stain/MS or Iron Stain/FE/Hemosiderin) to the electronic 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 |