Modality

Cytology Non - Gynaec

Location

Dept. of Cytopathology, 5th Floor, Annexe Building

Test Name

Bronchial lavage and / or brushings cytology

Test Code

F411

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Bronchial lavage and / or brushings

Quantity Required

10 - 20 ml lavage, brushings collected on 2 to 4 slides

Type of Container

Disposable screw capped plastic tube or container for lavage and coplin jar with fixative for brushings

Method Used

Smear preparation, PAP  staining and microscopic examination

Collection Instruction

As per clinician

Patient Instruction

As per clinician

Transport Instruction

Immediate, if delayed can be kept at 2-8 degree Celsius up to 24 hr

Dept. Acceptance Time

Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Saturday 9.30am to 1.30 pm

Turn Around Time

Within 24-72 hr (Excluding Holidays) laboratory

Time for Additional Examination

24 hr

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hr

Resource Person for Report Status

 Lab Manager/HOD

Telephone

24177000

Extension

4356

Test Schedule

Monday to Saturday

Use

Cytopathological Diagnosis