Specimen Requirements

1. Obtain specimen with the aid of a bronchoscope.

2. Brush lesional area using a disposable brush. Place brush in saline with sheath removed. (Air-dried brush is not acceptable.)

3. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, and type of specimen.

4. Send specimen refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:  

1. Please complete a request form and include the following:

A. Patient’s name (first and last)

B. Date of birth

C. Date of collection

D. Source of material

E. Physician’s name

F. Pertinent clinical information including clinical impression, past diagnosis, radiographic findings, and history of radiation or chemotherapy

G. Infectious disease suspected

H. Special stains requested

2. Place specimen in a plastic specimen bag with request form inserted into pocket separate from specimen.