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BRONCHIAL BRUSHING

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Description

Specimens are collected in a liquid preservative (Thinprep Preservcyt® or Cytolyt® solution). In the Thinprep 2000 processor, the specimen undergoes dispersion and cell are collected on a Thinprep Pap Test filter before a monolayer of cells is tranferred onto a glass slide. The cells are stained with Papanicolaou (PAP) stain and then examined microscopically.

Indications

​​Bronchial brushing aids in the diagnosis and localization of lung tumours and identification of infections.

Specimen Required

Rinse and place the brush tip into Thinprep Cytolyt® solution supplied by Cytology Laboratory.

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Test Results

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Turnaround Time

5 working days

Day(s) Test Set up

​Daily

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