| BILE DUCT BRUSHING- CYTOLOGY (CYTO BILE DUCT BRUSHING) | |
|---|---|
| Test Mnemonic: | |
| Specimen Requirements: | Endobrush end should be snipped and placed in ThinPrep CytoLyt preservative vial. Pertinent clinical information must be included when ordering. |
| Container: | One ThinPrep CytoLyt® preservative vial. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 brush |
| Storage/Transport: | Endobrush end should be snipped and placed in ThinPrep preservative vial. Pertinent clinical information must be included on request form. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Incomplete and/or improper labeling, insufficient pertinent clinical history. |
| Reference Range: | |
| Turnaround Time: | Routine: 1-3 working days; STAT: same day |
| Methodology: | |
| Performed: | Specimens are accepted Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM (except holidays) at Room 4.610, Clinical Services Wing. |
| Lab: | Cytology |
| Synonyms: | common bile duct brushing |
| Clinical Indication: | Detection of abnormal cells and malignant cells |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |