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CYTOLOGY, URINE
MessageTest Code
LAB14
CPT Codes
88104
Preferred Specimen
Voided Specimens: Voided Specimens:
1. Instruct the patient to void and discard first morning specimen. A first-morning voided specimen is not suitable. (24-HOUR COLLECTION IS NOT ACCEPTABLE) 2.Rehydrate patient (give several glasses of water 30 to 60 minutes prior to collection.) 3.Have patient collect another specimen in a clean, sterile screw capped container. 4.Label the specimen appropriately (patient's full name, medical record number and specimen source) Voided Specimens from Cytoscopy: Add 5.0 mL of 50% ethanol fixative to the specimen or equal volume of cytospin collection fluid. 50% ethanol fixative and cytospin collection fluid are supplied by GBMC’s Cytology Laboratory (extension 2814) In-house from the Unit and Outpatient Specimens: Transport immediately to the laboratory for processing. If a lengthy delay in transport is anticipated, the specimen should be refrigerated until transport occurs.
Urinary Tract Washing Specimens:
1. Sterile saline should be used to obtain all irrigations , lavages, barbotages, and washings for cytologic studies. 2. Saline is not suitable for good cell maintenance or preservation. 3. Following the specimen collection, the specimen is placed in a clean, sterile screw capped container. 4. Add 5.0 mL of 50% ethanol fixative to the specimen or equal volume of cytospin fluid. 50% ethanol fixative and cytospin collection fluid are supplied by GBMC’s Cytology Laboratory (extension 2814) 5. Label the specimen appropriately (patient's full name, medical record number and specimen source) 6. Transport immediately to the laboratory or refrigerate until transport
occurs.
Catheterized Specimens: .
Collect specimen in a clean, sterile screw capped container. (24-HOUR COLLECTION IS NOT ACCEPTABLE) 2. Label the specimen appropriately (patient's full name, medical record number and specimen source) 3. Transport immediately to the laboratory or refrigerate until transport occurs. Cytoscopy specimens: Add 5.0 mL of 50% ethanol fixative to the specimen or equal volume of cytospin collection fluid. 50% ethanol fixative and cytospin collection fluid are supplied by GBMC’s Cytology Laboratory (extension 2814)
Urinary Tract Brushing Specimens:
1. Following direct vision brushing of lesion or suspicious area, the disposable brush is clipped off and placed in sterile saline. 2. Add 5.0 mL of 50% ethanol fixative to the specimen or equal volume of cytospin collection fluid. 50% ethanol fixative and cytospin collection fluid are supplied by GBMC’s Cytology Laboratory (extension 2814) 3. Label the specimen appropriately (patient's full name, medical record number and specimen source) 4. Transport immediately to the laboratory or refrigerate until transport occurs. NOTE: If FISH testing is requested, then a separate specimen will be sent to Mayo. GENERAL INFORMATION Setup Schedule Monday - Friday Reported Same day CPT Code 88104 Notes For Inhouse Order-Entry - Complete the "Pop Up" Window in Meditech including all pertinent clinical data, e.g., clinical symptoms, history of malignancy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and tentative diagnosis; and forward it with the specimen. For Non-Order Entry - Complete the appropriate "Cytology Requisition" including all pertinent clinical data, e.g., clinical symptoms, history of malignancy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and tentative diagnosis; and forward it with the specimen. These forms are supplied by GBMC. Test Performed At GBMC Clinical Utilities Useful for the diagnosis of primary or metastatic neoplasms. Can aid in the diagnosis of non-neoplastic, infectious, or inflammatory processes. Collection Notes Label specimen with patient's full name (first and last), medical record number, name of requesting physician, and date and source of specimen.
1. Instruct the patient to void and discard first morning specimen. A first-morning voided specimen is not suitable. (24-HOUR COLLECTION IS NOT ACCEPTABLE) 2.Rehydrate patient (give several glasses of water 30 to 60 minutes prior to collection.) 3.Have patient collect another specimen in a clean, sterile screw capped container. 4.Label the specimen appropriately (patient's full name, medical record number and specimen source) Voided Specimens from Cytoscopy: Add 5.0 mL of 50% ethanol fixative to the specimen or equal volume of cytospin collection fluid. 50% ethanol fixative and cytospin collection fluid are supplied by GBMC’s Cytology Laboratory (extension 2814) In-house from the Unit and Outpatient Specimens: Transport immediately to the laboratory for processing. If a lengthy delay in transport is anticipated, the specimen should be refrigerated until transport occurs.
Urinary Tract Washing Specimens:
1. Sterile saline should be used to obtain all irrigations , lavages, barbotages, and washings for cytologic studies. 2. Saline is not suitable for good cell maintenance or preservation. 3. Following the specimen collection, the specimen is placed in a clean, sterile screw capped container. 4. Add 5.0 mL of 50% ethanol fixative to the specimen or equal volume of cytospin fluid. 50% ethanol fixative and cytospin collection fluid are supplied by GBMC’s Cytology Laboratory (extension 2814) 5. Label the specimen appropriately (patient's full name, medical record number and specimen source) 6. Transport immediately to the laboratory or refrigerate until transport
occurs.
Catheterized Specimens: .
Collect specimen in a clean, sterile screw capped container. (24-HOUR COLLECTION IS NOT ACCEPTABLE) 2. Label the specimen appropriately (patient's full name, medical record number and specimen source) 3. Transport immediately to the laboratory or refrigerate until transport occurs. Cytoscopy specimens: Add 5.0 mL of 50% ethanol fixative to the specimen or equal volume of cytospin collection fluid. 50% ethanol fixative and cytospin collection fluid are supplied by GBMC’s Cytology Laboratory (extension 2814)
Urinary Tract Brushing Specimens:
1. Following direct vision brushing of lesion or suspicious area, the disposable brush is clipped off and placed in sterile saline. 2. Add 5.0 mL of 50% ethanol fixative to the specimen or equal volume of cytospin collection fluid. 50% ethanol fixative and cytospin collection fluid are supplied by GBMC’s Cytology Laboratory (extension 2814) 3. Label the specimen appropriately (patient's full name, medical record number and specimen source) 4. Transport immediately to the laboratory or refrigerate until transport occurs. NOTE: If FISH testing is requested, then a separate specimen will be sent to Mayo. GENERAL INFORMATION Setup Schedule Monday - Friday Reported Same day CPT Code 88104 Notes For Inhouse Order-Entry - Complete the "Pop Up" Window in Meditech including all pertinent clinical data, e.g., clinical symptoms, history of malignancy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and tentative diagnosis; and forward it with the specimen. For Non-Order Entry - Complete the appropriate "Cytology Requisition" including all pertinent clinical data, e.g., clinical symptoms, history of malignancy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and tentative diagnosis; and forward it with the specimen. These forms are supplied by GBMC. Test Performed At GBMC Clinical Utilities Useful for the diagnosis of primary or metastatic neoplasms. Can aid in the diagnosis of non-neoplastic, infectious, or inflammatory processes. Collection Notes Label specimen with patient's full name (first and last), medical record number, name of requesting physician, and date and source of specimen.
Instructions
Label specimen with patient's full name (first and last), medical record number, name of requesting physician, and date and source of specimen.Voided Specimens: 1. Instruct the patient to void and discard first morning specimen. A first-morning voided specimen is not suitable. (24-HOUR COLLECTION IS NOT ACCEPTABLE) 2.Rehydrate patient (give several glasses of water 30 to 60 minutes prior to collection.) 3.Have patient collect another specimen in a clean, sterile screw capped container. 4.Label the specimen appropriately (patient's full name, medical record number and specimen source) Voided Specimens from Cytoscopy: Add 5.0 mL of 50% ethanol fixative to the specimen or equal volume of cytospin collection fluid. 50% ethanol fixative and cytospin collection fluid are supplied by GBMC’s Cytology Laboratory (extension 2814) In-house from the Unit and Outpatient Specimens: Transport immediately to the laboratory for processing. If a lengthy delay in transport is anticipated, the specimen should be refrigerated until transport occurs.
Transport Container
Clean, sterile, screw capped container
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Interpretation by Pathologist
Descriptive diagnosis of microscopic findings are generally categorized as to positive, inconclusive or negative for malignancy. Non-diagnostic or unsatisfactory results are given when material is inadequate for a diagnostic interpretation
Setup Schedule
Set Up:Monday - Friday Report Available:1-2 days
Report Available
Monday - Friday
Reference Range
| Cytology, Urine | Descriptive diagnosis of microscopic findings are generally categorized as to positive, inconclusive or negative for malignancy. Non-diagnostic or unsatisfactory results are given when material is inadequate for a diagnostic interpretation. |
Clinical Significance
Useful for the diagnosis of primary or metastatic neoplasms. Can aid in the diagnosis of non-neoplastic, infectious, or inflammatory processes.
Performing Laboratory
GBMC Cytology
