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From: Radial endobronchial ultrasound with a guide sheath for diagnosis of peripheral cavitary lung lesions: a retrospective study

Fig. 1

Specimen collection set for endobronchial ultrasound with a guide sheath (EBUS-GS). (a) A specimen collection set for EBUS-GS routinely consists of 10 % formalin (lower left), glass slides (lower centre), 95 % alcohol (lower right), and 5 mL normal saline (upper). (b) Brush and needle smears and tissue stumps on glass slides are sent for cytologic examination. (c) After each sampling, the brush, needles, and forceps are rinsed with 5 mL normal saline (device wash). (d) The device wash sample is divided into 2 test tubes, which are sent for cytologic and microbiologic examinations, respectively

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