URINE CYTOLOGY

Message
HISTOLOGY LAB WRJ


Test Code
URINE CYTOLOGY


Alias/See Also
CYTOLOGY URINE


Preferred Specimen
URINE


Minimum Volume
4mLs


Instructions
COLLECT URINE SAMPLE IN A STERILE CONTAINER PROVIDED BY PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE OR LAB. SEND TO LAB.  48 hours room temperature (15-30°C) or 48 hours minimum fill line.(4 mL tube) Sterile container with no additive 2 hour room temperature (15-30°C)
or 24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C) 1mL minimum.


Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER
CYTOLOGY WILL ADD CYTOLY (1 PART CYTOLY TO 3 PARTS SPECIMEN)


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- HISTOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5522
Sample is transfered to West Roxbury VA for results



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.