Billary brushings

Pathology category

Cytology

Code

Referral code

Request form

All requests to be submitted using ICE

Test information

FRESH specimens are essential and all specimens should be sent to the laboratory immediately after collection. Ensure that all specimens are fully labelled with patient’s identification.

Cytology samples are kept for 2 weeks post authorisaition – Requests for additional examinations on the same primary sample must be requested prior to this.

Guidelines

If transport is delayed, or out of laboratory hours refrigeration is preferable. Any materials used in taking these samples must be discarded in an approved clinical waste or sharps container.

Pre-analytical

Cytolyt to be stored at be stored 15-30^oC

Any materials used in taking these samples must be discarded in an approved clinical waste and/or sharps container.

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

Brush into cytolyt tube (FNA fixation supplied by the lab) DO NOT MAKE SLIDES

Special requirements

Minimum volume

10ml pre-filled Cytoloyt

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

10 days

TAT Inpatient

10 days

TAT GP/Outpatient

10 days

Referral lab