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Bronchial Brushing
| Category | Cellular Pathology Cytology |
|---|---|
| Reporting frequency | TAT - 80% within 7 days, 90% within 10 days |
Collection conditions
Use Diagnostic Cytopathology request form. Spread brushing along length of a prelabelled (name and DoB) microscope slide. Fix material immediately using absolute alcohol. Place slide(s) in slide box. Place brush in pot of Hank's medium and send to laboratory with slide(s).
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