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22550 Cytology, Urine

Cytology, Urine
Test Code: Pathology Non-Gyn Urine
Synonyms/Keywords
​Urine for Cytology, Cytology-Random Urine

Useful For
​Samples obtained for the cytologic examination of pre-malignant, malignant and other pathologic disorders.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Urine​ Cytolyt cup
 ​Sage Container
 30.0 mL​ 2.0 mL​ ​
Collection Processing Instructions
​
Submission of specimen volumes equal to or greater than 30 mL is requested for voided or midstream urine specimens.  There is no minimum volume for instrumented (e.g., bladder washing; cystoscopy) urine specimens.

PREFERRED:  Collect urine specimen and fix immediately with 30 mL of Cytolyt.

ALTERNATE:  Collect a urine specimen for each of three consecutive days (recommended for uroepithelial cancer screening).  Fix immediately after collection with 30 mL of Cytolyt.

NOTE:  If additional clinical testing (i.e. Urinalysis or Microbiology) is also requested on the same specimen, collect specimen in a sage container without the alcohol fixative (fresh specimen) or aliquot a portion of the total urine collected for Cytology testing and fix aliquoted portion immediately with 30 mL of Cytolyt.
Acceptable Body Sites
​Midstream (Clean Catch), Voided, Ileal Conduit, Catheter, Kidney, Ureter, Cystoscopy, Bladder Washings, Renal Pelvis Washings
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature
Urine​ Refrigerate
Interference
​Specimen not fixed within two hours of collection may be unacceptable.  Consult Cytopathology with questions (800-222-5835, ext. 1-6155).
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Marshfield Monday-Friday​ 2 day​s
 ThinPrep, Light Microscopy​
Test Information
Indicate specimen source or mode of procurement (instrumented vs. voided/midstream), pertinent patient history and appropriate ICD-10 code on the electronic order or test requisition form.  Record type of fixative and date and time of fixation on the specimen container.​

Note:  Each specimen submitted will be evaluated and charged separately.
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Marshfield Interpretative Report​
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​88112 ​ ​ Cytology ThinPrep​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
​Urine for Cytology, Cytology-Random Urine

Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Urine​ Cytolyt cup
 ​Sage Container
 30.0 mL​ 2.0 mL​ ​
Collection Processing
​
Submission of specimen volumes equal to or greater than 30 mL is requested for voided or midstream urine specimens.  There is no minimum volume for instrumented (e.g., bladder washing; cystoscopy) urine specimens.

PREFERRED:  Collect urine specimen and fix immediately with 30 mL of Cytolyt.

ALTERNATE:  Collect a urine specimen for each of three consecutive days (recommended for uroepithelial cancer screening).  Fix immediately after collection with 30 mL of Cytolyt.

NOTE:  If additional clinical testing (i.e. Urinalysis or Microbiology) is also requested on the same specimen, collect specimen in a sage container without the alcohol fixative (fresh specimen) or aliquot a portion of the total urine collected for Cytology testing and fix aliquoted portion immediately with 30 mL of Cytolyt.
Acceptable Body Sites
​Midstream (Clean Catch), Voided, Ileal Conduit, Catheter, Kidney, Ureter, Cystoscopy, Bladder Washings, Renal Pelvis Washings
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature
Urine​ Refrigerate
Interference
​Specimen not fixed within two hours of collection may be unacceptable.  Consult Cytopathology with questions (800-222-5835, ext. 1-6155).
Useful For
​Samples obtained for the cytologic examination of pre-malignant, malignant and other pathologic disorders.
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Marshfield Interpretative Report​
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Marshfield Monday-Friday​ 2 day​s
 ThinPrep, Light Microscopy​
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​88112 ​ ​ Cytology ThinPrep​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.