LAVAGE AND WASH CYTOLOGY (NGY)
Department: Cytology
Test Synonym(s): NGY, Bronchial Wash, Gastric Wash, BAL, Esoph Wash, Bladder lavage. Peritoneal Wash, Renal Pelvis, Bladder washing
Methodology: Call Lab for assistance at 615-322-2721.
Tube Type: Clean specimen container (Glass containers will not be accepted).
Specimen: Specimen as collected (may be bronchial, peritoneal, pelvic, esophageal, gastric, renal pelvic or bladder)
Volume: 100ml is optimal.
Minimum 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. Call lab for assistance at 615-322-2721.
Stability: Room temperature: 2 hours
Reasons for Rejection: Mislabeled specimen, specimen received in glass container, received in syringes with needles attached, specimen leaked in transit, insufficient fluid for processing.
Days Performed: Monday - Friday; closed major holidays
Times Performed: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.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: Patient history of prior or suspected malignancy is needed; carcinoma, melanoma, lymphoma, etc.
Special Instructions: 1. Place Epic order for Cytology Non-Gyn/FNA or the Cytology Urine order depending on the specimen type being collected. 2. Indicate specimen source when completing the collection task in Epic. 3. Specimen vial is to be labeled with lab ready label. 4. Please send Epic requisition and specimen vial to the lab. Please call the lab at 615-322-2721 for assistance.
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