Pseudonyms
Bronchial brushings, Oesophageal brushings, Bile duct brushings, Cytology, FNA, Fine needle aspirate, Cytopathology, ROSE, Endoscopic ultrasound
Collection Requirements
Fresh - Keep sample refrigerated.
Slides (Air-dried and/or fixed). Formalin.
FNA specimens for Rapid On-site Evaluation (ROSE) - See availabilities.
Tube Colour
Slides, Yellow Top Universal, 10% Neutral Buffered formalin, Coplin jars of 95% alcohol.
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
Anatomical PathologyAvailability
Weekdays Business Hours: Contact 03 9342 7752 for ROSE. Request Pathologist or Scientist attendance. Out of Hours: Contact On-Call Pathologist via RMH switch 03 9342 7000.
Fee
Medicare rebatable
Notes
For collection advice contact Cytology 03 9342 7752.
Label glass slides in lead pencil with the patients name, UR No. and specimen type. Brush sample onto slide, air-dry rapidly or fix immediately in 95% alcohol, rinse remaining brush sample in saline. Coplin jars of 95% alcohol are available, contact 03 9342 7853.
Test code: FNA