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Respiratory

Test Code: PATH-non-gynaecological-cytology-respiratory

Respiratory lab test information, test code PATH-non-gynaecological-cytology-respiratory, specimen requirements, performed by SMH. View collection container, handling, stability, reference range, turnaround time, and test notes for Respiratory.

Pathology Section

Non-Gynaecological Cytology

Specimen Type

Respiratory

Collection Guidelines

Collection Method: Bronchial washing Guidelines: Collected by physician or authorized personnel. Small aliquots of balanced saline solution are washed over a directly visualized area and removed immediately with suction. If delay is expected, washing may be placed into CytoLyt (transport medium). Note: CytoLyt is not used in place of saline for the wash.

Device and/or Min Volume

Minimum 10 mL Clean container with saline or if delay expected, place into CytoLyt fixative Clean, dry, sterile container eg. 90 mL orange top sterile container

Transportation

Transport: Submitted in saline or CytoLyt fixative to the Cytology lab. Storage: Room temperature or refrigerate if a delay isunavoidable

Location of Testing

SMH

Comment

The brush may be submitted in solution or discarded after vigorously removing the adherent cellular material into the medium. If CytoLyt is used, ensure a CytoLyt label is affixed to the container.

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Last Updated

June 3, 2026

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