Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Bronchial, esophageal, gastric

Container/Tube: Slides

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Collection Instructions:

1. Label frosted end of slides in pencil with patient’s name and medical record number or date of birth.

2. Gently roll the brush over slides.

3. Place slides in 95% alcohol.

4. Specimen type and clinical data are required.

Forms: Cytology Requisition in Request Forms in Special Instructions.