Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Bronchus brushings (Cytology)

External Price (excl. GST)

52.64

Specimen Collection

Pre Testing Requirements

If microbiology is required on the specimen, that must be done first.

 

 

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Prepare 4 relatively thin smears and spray immediately with cytofix. Label slides with 2 identifiers in pencil only.

Test Information

Department

Cytology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

3hrs - 4day

Method

Manual Technique

Electronic Information

Registration Code

BROBR

HL7 mapping code

$BROBR