Test ID: 20405
Barrett's-Associated Neoplasia, Cytology and FISH
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Varies
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Test available ONLY to the Florida and Scottsdale/Phoenix accounts.
Container/Tube: ThinPrep vial containing 20 mL PreservCyt solution (Supply T536)
Specimen Volume: Esophageal brushing
Collection Instructions:
Note: Source of specimen, physician's name and telephone number, and a copy of the cytology report are required.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Specimens other than | Esophageal brushing |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icteric | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
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