Gastrointestinal Specimens

Non-Gynaecological, Esophageal, Stomach, Brushing, Washing, Bile Duct, Duodenal, Hepatobilliary, Gastric, Ampulla
Anatomical Pathology
Cytopathology
Gastrointestinal
MED

Gastrointestinal / Hepatobiliary Washing or Brushing

Universal sterile collection container or in a pre-filled tube of CytoLyt collection fluid (which may be obtained from the Cytology Lab)
Collection Containers – Tube Types

Use standard technique to obtain fluid from the site.
Transfer to a container and secure the lid to prevent leakage.
Indicate on the Cytology form/ requisition the specimen site/body site/collection method/laterality

Deliver as soon as possible after collection by Service Assistant/porter or pneumatic tube to the Cytology Wet Lab room 6-100-10 on the 6th Floor.
After hours delivery by Service Assistant/porter to the "After Hours" refrigerator located near the patient elevators.


ThinPrep/T5000

Monday to Friday; 8 am to 4 pm

2 days

416-586-4800 Ext. 6080 or 4486