CYTOLOGY, URINE

Message

Preferred sample contains CytoLyt

Report can be found in Soft Path

Test Code

CYREQ

CPT Codes
88108

Includes

Includes: Smear and Evaluation

Minimum Volume

Any volume will be accepted

Instructions

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

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 1 day

Samples for Cytology will be accepted at any age. Path will determin viability.

Methodology
Microscopic identification

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

Reference Range

Negative for high-grade urothelial carcinoma

Clinical Significance

All results are reviewed by a Pathologist

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
(Cytology)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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