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HelpTest Code LAB9906 (b) CYTOLOGY GASTRIC BRUSH
Additional Codes
Orderable Codes:
| Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Order LOINC | Legacy Code |
| LAB9906 | NGYN | FAH278 | N/A | BLGAS |
Result Component(s):
| Reporting Name | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Result LOINC |
| Report | N/A | CPRPT | FAH010 | N/A |
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol |
| Sterile Container | Gastric Brushing | Refrigerate | 1 mL | 1 mL | 1 mL |
Clip brush off in 50% Ethanol or Cytolyt (call 847-5121 for Cytolyt). It is essential to include history of cancer/radiation/chemotherapy on the laboratory requisition. If slides are made, immediate fixation is required. Submit brush (in fixative) along with slides.
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday – Friday / Varies / Not available STAT
Method
Thin Prep, Modified Papanicoloau
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Cytology Fluids Part B | 88112.26 |
| Gastric Brush | 88112 |
Section
Cytology
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes