BILE DUCT BRUSHING
| Synonyms: | |
| Specimen: | Bile Duct 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 |