URINE, CYTOLOGY
Synonyms: | Voided urine |
Specimen: | Urine |
Container: | |
Volume: | 50 - 100 mL |
Minimum Volume: | 10 mL |
Specimen Collection: | Mid-stream clean catch, NOT first morning-voided specimen. Note on order if patient was catherized or underwent recent instrumentation. |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport fresh, unfixed specimen at room temperature. Refrigerate if transport is delayed. |
Lab Code: | CYTP |
Requisition: | Cytology See Test Requisition 20 (outpatient) |
Test Includes: | |
Critical Value: | |
Test Frequency: | Monday - Friday |
Routine TAT: | 2 working days |
CPT Code(s): | 88108, 88112 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: | 52 See Addendum XVII |