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UROVYSION FOR BLADDER CANCER DETECTION, FISH, URINE
Test CodeLAB1647
CPT Codes
88120, 88291
Preferred Specimen
50 mL voided urine (1:1 in CytoLyt Fixative)
Minimum Volume
Minimum 30 mL voided urine cells in CytoLyt. Best if received within 3 days
Instructions
WVUH Lab Processing Instructions: Place in cytogenetics bucket near chemistry
Transport Temperature
Ambient or refrigerated (prolonged transport conditions). Never Frozen
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Insufficient sample, more than 5 days old when received in laboratory.
Methodology
Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
Setup Schedule
Monday-Saturday
Report Available
Monday-Friday
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.