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Test Code 1013 Esophageal/GE Junction Brushings Cytology

Methodology

Screening and Interpretation by Pathologist

Note: Microbiology testing cannot be performed on fixed specimens.

Performing Laboratory

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Esophageal/GE junction brushings

Preferred: CytoLyt® Fixative

1. Vigorously remove adherent cellular material from brush directly into CytoLyt® fixative. Brush may be submitted in CytoLyt® fixative or discarded after material removal. Slides will be prepared at Alomere Health Pathology.

2. Label CytoLyt® container with patient identification and specimen source.

3. Specify specimen source on requisition and label all containers.

4. Complete a “Cytology Examination Request Form” in “Forms” in “Special Instructions” and forward it with the specimen.

 

Acceptable: Direct Smear

1. Label polysine slides with patient identification.

2. Roll brush across slide to produce a thin, evenly layered smear.

3. Immediately place slides in 95% alcohol fixative.

4. Specify specimen source on requisition and label all slides and containers.

5. Complete a “Cytology Examination Request Form” in “Forms” in “Special Instructions” and forward it with the specimen.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Negative for malignancy

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

88104 - Cytopathology, nongyn, smear (if appropriate)

88112 - Cytopathology, nongyn, ThinPrep® (if appropriate)

 

Special Instructions