Bronchial and gastrointestinal brushings

Specimen / container requirements

• Label microscope slides in pencil with:
  • patient's full name
  • DOB
  • hospital number.
• Spread the material on to a pre-labelled microscope slide.
• Fix immediately in alcohol i.e. fully immerse in a container of alcohol whilst the specimen is still wet. Remove after 15 minutes.
• Allow to air dry.
• Place in a plastic slide transport box and send to the laboratory.