CYTOLOGY BODY SITE BRUSHINGS
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: NGYNCY
UPHSM LIS Test #: 8580
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 8580
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: see collection notes
Temperature:
Tube Type: Brushings
Collection Info:
1. Collect body site brushing specimen from lesion area.
2. Label container with the patient's name, hospital number and date of collection.
3. Specimens from reference laboratory clients should be submitted in 30 mL CytoLyt Solution. For optimal cell harvest, vortex or
vigorously shake the container with the brush in the CytoLyt Solution to free cells from the bristles of the brush.
4. Deliver the specimen to the MGH Cytology Department as soon as possible. CytoLyt Solution is a methanol based transport media that will
preserve cells for eight days at room temperature.
5. Marquette General Hospital inpatient specimens without preservative should be delivered immediately to the Cytology Department.
NOTE:
Pertinent clinical information regarding previous malignancy, drugs, radiation therapy, or history of alcohol abuse or smoking is required for
processing.
**For alternative collection methods or preservatives, please contact the MGH Cytology Department.
Temperature:
Tube Type: Brushings
Collection Info:
1. Collect body site brushing specimen from lesion area.
2. Label container with the patient's name, hospital number and date of collection.
3. Specimens from reference laboratory clients should be submitted in 30 mL CytoLyt Solution. For optimal cell harvest, vortex or
vigorously shake the container with the brush in the CytoLyt Solution to free cells from the bristles of the brush.
4. Deliver the specimen to the MGH Cytology Department as soon as possible. CytoLyt Solution is a methanol based transport media that will
preserve cells for eight days at room temperature.
5. Marquette General Hospital inpatient specimens without preservative should be delivered immediately to the Cytology Department.
NOTE:
Pertinent clinical information regarding previous malignancy, drugs, radiation therapy, or history of alcohol abuse or smoking is required for
processing.
**For alternative collection methods or preservatives, please contact the MGH Cytology Department.
Methods
Automated-Thin Prep Processor
CPT Codes
88112
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be sent.
