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Test Code URINE CYTO General Information (Not orderable in LIS)--Urine Cytology

Specimen Type

Second morning specimen, voided or catheterized urine, intraoperative washings of urinary bladder, urethra, or renal pelvis.

Collection Instructions

Routine collection. Label container with 2 patient identifiers (Full Name and DOB and/or MRN is acceptable),specimen source, and collection date.

Minimum Collection Volume

10 mL

Rejection Criteria

Improper labeling or fixation, 24-hour collection.

Specimen Storage and Stability

If collected after hours in plastic container, add equal parts 50% alcohol and send to the Phlebotomy Dispatch Unit. During hours, send to 2nd floor Anatomic Pathology.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-6:30pm

Alias

Cytology Urine; Urine Cytology; Bladder Washing Cytology; Renal Pelvis; Ureter;

Acceptable Collection Container

Clean plastic container or Cytolyt collection vial.

Patient Preparation

Hydrate patient (give several glasses of water �-1 hour prior to collection). Patient should not have had mineral oil cathartics.

Additional Information

A first morning voided specimen is not suitable. Include clinical history of previous carcinoma, age, and sex. For CMV study, indicate chemotherapy or immunosuppression.

Turn Around Time

24-48 hrs after receipt

Lab Department

Cytology