Gastrointestinal Tract

Test Name

Cytopathology - Gastrointestinal Tract Specimens

Availability

7 AM to 10 PM weekdays/ Technical staff is not available from 10 PM to 7AM on weekdays, weekends or holidays.

Lab Section

Cytology

Test Includes

Screening and diagnostic interpretation

Summary Test Name

Gastrointestinal Tract, Cytology

Transport Time

Deliver to the lab as soon as possible at room temperature

Special Handling Instructions

Collect in Cytolyt

Specimen Transport

Deliver specimens to the Clinical Laboratory Specimen Processing Area on the ground level of main hospital.

Specimen Preparation In House

Direct brushings, washings and other types of cytological specimens may be useful in detecting and monitoring neoplastic and inflammatory or infectious processes of the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine and rectum. These specimens must be collected by individuals with expertise in this area in order to ensure representative and well preserved specimens. Contact the Division of Gastro-enterology for assistance at (717) 531-6261.

Stat Availability

STAT requests should be kept to a minimum. All STAT requests must be approved by a staff pathologist, and the cytology laboratory notified as soon as possible whenever a STAT is anticipated.