Additional Testing Information

Brushings, Cytology (Bronchial, Esophageal, Gastric, Colonic, Bile Duct, Urinary Tract, Pancreatic Duct, etc.)

NOTE: If FISH testing is requested for bile duct brushing, a separate collection and miscellaneous lab request order is needed.

Specimen Collection:
1. Label ThinPrep CytoLyt container with patient full name and birthdate or MRN. Indicate specimen source brushed, with the laterality (and/or lobe if sampled).
2. Brush tip (cut off if necessary) placed directly in CytoLyt solution only – brushes received in Formalin or 95% alcohol cannot be processed. Ensure cap is tightly sealed when transporting.
3. Complete Cytopathology Non-Gynecological requisition/order filling in all appropriate sections, indicating specimen site, laterality and include pertinent clinical data.
4. Send order/requisition with specimen to Lab specimen receiving, Borwell 4th floor.

Container: ThinPrep CytoLyt solution container. Call Anatomic Pathology Client Services (603-650-7211) or Central Stores/Distribution 630-650-6101 (5-6101) for supplies and delivery.

Label: Patient full name and date of birth or MRN (if available) as well as specimen type and laterality (and/or lobe if bronchial brushing).

Requisition/Order: Cytopathology Non-Gynecological (form F-312) e-DH number LAB13

Required pertinent information including: patient demographics; clinical history; complete specimen identification (type, source and laterality); collection date; tests or studies requested; providers name, location and number is required. Indicate if there is a known, suspected lesion or previous malignancy or any chemotherapy/radiation or surgical therapy.