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HelpTest Code Lab13 (Bronch. Wash) Cytology, Bronchial Washings
Methodology
Papanicolaou Stain
Includes routine cytologic evaluation of cytocentrifuged
smears, a monolayer smear preparation by ThinPrep method,
and
a cell block (when applicable).
Used to aid in the diagnosis of certain malignant,
non-neoplastic or inflammatory conditions. Special stains will
be
performed, when appropriate.
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory Services-Cytology
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Bronchial aspirate or
bronchoalveolar lavage
Container/Tube: CytoLyt solution
container
Specimen Volume: 90 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Aseptically collect specimen.
2. Label container with patient’s full name, date of
birth,
date of collection, and source of specimen.
3. Send specimen with completed requisition to the laboratory
immediately at ambient temperature. If not fixed in CytoLyt
solution, send specimen refrigerated.
Additional Information: Causes for
rejection
include improper labeling and unfixed specimen at ambient
temperature.
Forms: Pathology requisition; include
patient’s full name, date of birth, specimen source, date
of
service, and pertinent clinical history. Also, indicate request
to
evaluate for Pneumocystis carinii or fungal disease.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient-CytoLyte solution container
Refrigerate-Unfixed specimen
Reference Values
Absence or presence of malignant cells; abnormal cells
related
to certain non-neoplastic conditions
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday