Test Code LAB9906 CYTOLOGY GASTRIC BRUSH
Method
Thin Prep, Modified Papanicoloau
CPT(s)
Description | CPT Code |
Cytology Fluids Part B | 88112.26 |
Gastric Brush | 88112 |
Specimen Information
Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol |
Sterile Container | Gastric Brushing | Refrigerate | 1 mL | 1 mL | 1 mL |
Clip brush off in 50% Ethanol or Cytolyt (call 847-5121 for Cytolyt). It is essential to include history of cancer/radiation/chemotherapy on the laboratory requisition. If slides are made, immediate fixation is required. Submit brush (in fixative) along with slides.
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday – Friday / Varies / Not available STAT
Section
Cytology
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes