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Cytology Non-Gyn Request (Urine)
MessagePerformed in Cytology
Test Code
Cytology Non-Gyn Request (Urine)
Alias/See Also
Bladder Washing
Includes
Urine, Bladder Washing
Preferred Specimen
Leak-proof container.
Fresh specimen with no additives.
Denote if Voided or Catheterized 10 mL.
Container must be properly labeled with patient name and MRN (The hospital label is preferred).
Fresh specimen with no additives.
Denote if Voided or Catheterized 10 mL.
Container must be properly labeled with patient name and MRN (The hospital label is preferred).
Minimum Volume
25 mL volume minimum
requirement
requirement
Instructions
Submit a voided or catheterized fresh urine in a clean, labeled, leak-proof container.
Denote whether specimen is voided, catheterized or a washing and any history of chemotherapy.
Submit specimen order including pertinent clinical history.
Do not send a 24-hour sample.
Do not add any fixative.
Refrigerate until transported.
Denote whether specimen is voided, catheterized or a washing and any history of chemotherapy.
Submit specimen order including pertinent clinical history.
Do not send a 24-hour sample.
Do not add any fixative.
Refrigerate until transported.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mislabeled specimen/requisition, Unlabeled specimen/requisition, Improperly labeled specimen or requisition, Specimen leaked out of container, Formalin added
Setup Schedule
Specimen Received Mon-Thur - Reported next day
Specimen Received Fri - Reported Monday
Specimen Received Sat/Sun - Reported Mon or Tues
Specimen Received Fri - Reported Monday
Specimen Received Sat/Sun - Reported Mon or Tues
Reference Range
Negative for malignancy
Clinical Significance
The microscopic exam of single cells mainly for cancer or precancerous lesions. However, the exam can also be used to diagnose some infectious organisms.
