Endocervical brushings should NOT be submitted in formalin. Special handling prints on the label to prevent this from happening.
Collection Comments
Obtain an adequate sample from the endocervix using the endocervical brush device. Insert the brush into the cervix until only the bottom fibers are exposed. Slowly rotate ¼ or ½ turn in one direction. Rinse the brush as soon as possible in the SurePath vial solution, then break off the detachable brush head into a SurePath vial and label the container with proper patient identification before sending to the cytology lab for processing.
Submitting personnel must verify source by writing on Cerner label and providing signature.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Ambient
Ordering Recommendations
An Endocervical Brushing is performed to determine if lesional tissue is present within the endocervical canal via cytologic examination.
Please note an Endocervical Curettage specimen is not equivalent and should be submitted through a Surgical Pathology order, in formalin fixative for histologic evaluation.
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
1 - 2 days
Performing Lab
Cytology
Synonyms
EC Brushing
Endocervix.
8901
Reference Interval
A pathology report will be rendered after microscopic review.
CPT Codes
88112
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
8901
Catalog Code
204788071
Collection
Collect
SurePath vial + Brush
Orderable is Cytology NonGYN
Unacceptable Conditions
Endocervical brushings should NOT be submitted in formalin. Special handling prints on the label to prevent this from happening.
Collection Comments
Obtain an adequate sample from the endocervix using the endocervical brush device. Insert the brush into the cervix until only the bottom fibers are exposed. Slowly rotate ¼ or ½ turn in one direction. Rinse the brush as soon as possible in the SurePath vial solution, then break off the detachable brush head into a SurePath vial and label the container with proper patient identification before sending to the cytology lab for processing.
Submitting personnel must verify source by writing on Cerner label and providing signature.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Ambient
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
An Endocervical Brushing is performed to determine if lesional tissue is present within the endocervical canal via cytologic examination.
Please note an Endocervical Curettage specimen is not equivalent and should be submitted through a Surgical Pathology order, in formalin fixative for histologic evaluation.
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
1 - 2 days
Performing Lab
Cytology
Synonyms
EC Brushing
Endocervix.
8901
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
A pathology report will be rendered after microscopic review.
