Pathology

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Bile Duct Brushing

Ordering information:

Cytology

Laboratory:

Cytopathology

Specimen types:

Slide

Container types:

Slide & carrier

Collection Instructions:

The brushing is smeared onto a slide to make a monolayer of cells and must be fixed immediately in 95% ethanol or spray fixed. Containers of 95% ethanol can be provided by Anatomical pathology.

Notes:

A delay in fixation can make interpretation difficult.

Frequency:

As required

Result Turnaround Time:

72 hours

Laboratory Use Only

Transport Instructions:

Slide to be placed either in a coplin jar of 95% ethanol or the spray fixed slide into a plastic slide holder.