Brushings - Others
Clinical Background:
Gastric or deep alimentary canal specimens e.g. from E.R.C.P., bile duct, pancreatic duct. These are obtained by endoscopy often under fluoroscopic control. A brushing consists of slides over which...
Gastric or deep alimentary canal specimens e.g. from E.R.C.P., bile duct, pancreatic duct. These are obtained by endoscopy often under fluoroscopic control. A brushing consists of slides over which the endoscopic brush has been rolled and the brush itself, which is received in Cytorich red fixative.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Cytology, Non-gynaecological, Brushings (others), Gastric, Bile duct, Pancreatic duct
Cytology, Non-gynaecological, Brushings (others), Gastric, Bile duct, Pancreatic duct
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Specimen Container Adult:
5ml white capped tubes/universal container containing cytorich red fixative (check expiry date).
Slide containers for slide brushings
5ml white capped tubes/universal container containing cytorich red fixative (check expiry date).
Slide containers for slide brushings
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Minimum Volume Adult:
Slide and Brush tip in 5ml cytorich red preservative.
Slide and Brush tip in 5ml cytorich red preservative.
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Special Requirement:
Slide brushings are prepared they must be wet fixed with spray fixative immediately.
Check expiry dates on cytorich red preservative.
Slide brushings are prepared they must be wet fixed with spray fixative immediately.
Check expiry dates on cytorich red preservative.
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Sample Stability:
Can be stored at room temperature for short periods, or store in refrigerator (2-8oC)
Can be stored at room temperature for short periods, or store in refrigerator (2-8oC)
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Quality Assurance:
NEQAS technical EQA scheme
NEQAS technical EQA scheme
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Routine Telephone:
0191 282 4437 for supplies or enquiries
0191 282 4437 for supplies or enquiries