DUODENAL BRUSHING

Synonyms:  
Specimen: Duodenal Brushing 
Container: Slide or Thin Prep Vial 
Volume: multiple slides 
Minimum Volume: 1 slide 
Specimen Collection: Place specimen into Thin Prep vial or immediately apply the specimen to the slide(s) and fix with spray fixative. 
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Maintain and transport at room temperature. Place slides in cardboard slide holder for transport. 
Lab Code: CYTP 
Requisition: Cytology  
Test Includes:  
Critical Value:  
Test Frequency: Monday - Friday 
Routine TAT: 2 working days 
CPT Code(s): 88104, 88112 
LCD or NCD:  
Methodology Used: 52 See Addendum XVII