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Anal Rectal Brush for Cytologic Examination

Important Note

Use Requisition 4565 or Cerner Order: Pathology Non-GYN Request 

Methodology

ThinPrep, Pap Stain

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center, Cytopathology

Specimen Requirements

Dacron fiber swab or cytobrush of anal-rectal lesions.

Specimen Collection and Transport

  1. Label a ThinPrep® vial with with two (2) unique patient identifiers.
  2. Insert the Dacron swab or a cytobrush into the anal canal and rotate it 1/2 a turn.
  3. Vigorously rinse the swab or brush in the ThinPrep®  vial to release the collect material.
  4. Discard the swab or brush.
  5. Tighten the cap of the ThinPrep® vial so that the black torque line on the cap passes the black torque line on the vial.
  6. Submit the vial and completed requisition to the cytology lab for processing.

Stable at Room Temperature. 

Day(s) Performed

Monday to Friday; 7:00AM to 4:30PM

Available as STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT 88112