CYTOLOGY, URINE

Message

All non-gynecological specimens need to accompany a completed form.

Test Code

CY NON GYN (MSH), CYNONGYNHC (HCH)

Includes

Smear and Evaluation

Preferred Specimen

Sterile Container with CytoLyt

Patient Preparation
Obtain a freshly voided specimen. DO NOT use the first specimen voided in the morning.

Minimum Volume

Any volume will be accepted (entire sample collection optimal)

Instructions

Add an equal volume of CytoLyt preservative to specimen. If preservative is not available, refrigerate specimen and transport ASAP.

Transport Container

Sterile Container with CytoLyt

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Methodology
Microscopic Identification

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

As received; STAT testing available.

Reference Range

Negative for high-grade urothelial carcinoma

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.