Urea and Creatinine, 24-Hr Ur (LABCORP)

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LAB2085: Urea Nitrogen w/Creatinine, 24Hr Urine (Labcorp Only) | LABCORP EAP: 317222

LABCORP LAB: URINE CUP (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1

Include date of birth, Social Security number (or other identification number), previous malignancy, drug therapy, radiation therapy, last menstrual period (LMP), postmenopausal patient (PMP), surgery (including surgical biopsies), exogenous hormones, abnormal vaginal bleeding, abnormal Pap results, IUD, and all other pertinent clinical information on the cytology test request form. Specimen: Cervical cells in liquid-based cytology transport Container: ThinPrep® vial or SurePath™ vial ThinPrep® Vial--Broom or Brush/Spatula: Broom-like collection technique: Obtain a sample from the cervix using a broom-like device by inserting the brush portion into the cervical os and then rotate the brush five times. Rinse the collection device in the PreservCyt® solution by pushing the brush into the bottom of the vial 10 times, forcing the bristles to bend apart to release the cervical material. As a final step, twirl the brush between the thumb and forefinger vigorously to release additional cellular material. Discard the collection device. Tighten the cap on the ThinPrep® vial so that the torque line on the cap passes the torque line on the vial. Brush/spatula technique: Insert the brush into the endocervical canal until only the bottommost fibers are exposed. Slowly rotate the brush 1/4 to 1/2 turn in one direction. Do not over-rotate the brush. Then, rotate the brush in the PreservCyt® solution 10 times while pushing against the wall of the ThinPrep® vial. Swirl the brush vigorously to release additional material. Discard the brush. Obtain an adequate sample from the ectocervix using a plastic spatula. Swirl vigorously in the ThinPrep® vial 10 times and discard the spatula. Tighten the cap on the ThinPrep® container so that the torque line on the cap passes the torque line on the vial. SurePath™ Vial: When using the SurePath™ vial, the cervical broom must be used for specimen collection. Insert the broom into the cervical os and rotate five times. Place the broom head into the CytoRich™ preservative fluid in the SurePath™ collection vial. Tightly cap the vial.

Storage Instructions: Maintain liquid-based cytology and Aptima® swab transport specimens at room temperature. Pap processing must be done within 21 days of collection. Specimens in ThinPrep® vials must be processed for testing within 21 days of collection for HPV. Liquid-based cytology specimens must be tested within seven days for Chlamydia/Gonococcus; if the Aptima® swab transport is used, it must be tested within 60 days. Causes for Rejection: Improper collection; inadequate specimen; improper labeling; specimen leaked in transit; quantity not sufficient for analysis; name discrepancies; specimen submitted on male patient; specimen submitted in vial that expired according to manufacturer’s label; frozen specimen; SurePath™ vial. For Pap: liquid-based cytology specimen more than 21 days old. For HPV: specimen more than 21 days old in ThinPrep® vial. For Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae: liquid-based cytology specimen more than seven days old; Aptima® specimen more than 60 days old; Gen-Probe® Aptima® collection tube with multiple swabs, white-shafted cleaning swab, or any swab other than the collection swab.

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 8640 min
Routine: 8640 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 8640 min
Life or Death: 8640 min