BRUSH CYTOLOGY (NGY)
Department: Cytology
Test Synonym(s): Bronchial brush, Esophageal brush, Bile duct brush, Gastric brush, NGY
Methodology: Call Lab for assistance at 615-322-2721.
Tube Type: Clean specimen container (Glass containers will not be accepted) - material from site: immediately swish brush in saline t release epithelial cells into saline, brush can be left in container.
Specimen: Material brushed from site in Saline or RPMI
Alternate Specimen: May put specimen on clean microscope slides and fix appropriately. Call lab for assistance; 322-2721.
Volume: Obtain as much as clinical judgement allows.
Temperature: Room temperature if delivered to lab within 2 hours of collection; refrigerate if specimen cannot be in lab within 2 hours. Some specimens may have fixative added if specimen cannot be delivered within 2 hours and cannot be refrigerated during transport. Call lab for assistance at 615-322-2721.
Reasons for Rejection: Mislabeled specimen, specimen received in a glass container, received in syringes with needles attached, specimen leaked out in transit, insufficient fluid for processing.
Days Performed: Monday - Friday; closed major Holidays
Times Performed: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
TAT: 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) for cases without cell block or special stains; cases with cell block or special stains may require a longer turn-around time.
Significance: Need patient history of prior or suspected malignancy; i.e., carcinoma, melanoma, lymphoma, etc.
Search Help
Search Options for the Test Directory:
1. Enter the test name in the Keyword search field.
Hint: You can also enter any part of the test name to expand the search.
(Example: you can type "west" or "sed" or "rate" to find Westergren Sedimentation Rate)
2. Enter the Vanderbilt Test Code, if known.
3. Choose one of the letter boxes to display a list of all test names and keywords starting with that letter.
If you are unable to find a test in our directory, please contact VPLS at
1-800-551-5227 or e-mail emily.k.thompson@vumc.org.