At the end of last year, testing for Beta-D-Glucan (BDG) was brought in-house. The median turnaround time using the new in-house assay is around two days, which facilitates a greater impact on antifungal stewardship when the result is negative.
EBUS – Fine Needle Aspirate
Category | Cellular Pathology Cytology |
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Reporting frequency | TAT - 80% within 7 days, 90% within 10 days |
Collection conditions
Use Diagnostic Cytopathology request form. Spread material along length of a pre-labelled (name and DoB) microscope slide. Fix material immediately using absolute alcohol. Place slide(s) in slide box. Place and rinse needle in pot of Hank's medium and send to laboratory with slide(s).
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