Cytology Urine VUMC (NGY)
Department: Cytology
Test Synonym(s): LAB14, Urine, Renal Pelvic, Catheterized urine, Urinary Tract Cytology, Bladder lavage, Bladder washing
CPT Codes: 88112
Methodology: Call the lab for assistance at 615-322-2721.
Tube Type: Clean specimen container (Glass containers will not be accepted). Call lab if fixative is needed.
Specimen: Fresh specimen. Collect in cytology fixative if specimen cannot be refrigerated during transport or cannot be delivered to the lab within 2 hours. Please indicate if voided, catheterized or Ileal conduit. NOTE: 24 hour urine specimens are not acceptable.
Volume: 100ml is optimal.
Minimum Volume: Obtain as much as clinical judgement allows.
Temperature: Room temperature if delivered to lab within 2 hours of collection; refrigerate if specimen cannot be in lab within 2 hours. Some specimens may have fixative added if specimen cannot be delivered within 2 hours and cannot be refrigerated during transport. Call lab for assistance at 615-322-2721.
Reasons for Rejection: Mislabeled specimen, specimen received in glass container, received in syringes with needles attached, insufficient fluid for processing or specimen leaked during transport, 24 hour urine specimens
Days Performed: Monday - Friday; closed major holidays
Times Performed: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TAT: 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) for cases without cell block or special stains; cases with cell block or special stains may require a longer turn-around time.
Significance: Please provide collection method, patient's history of malignancy, kidney stones and/or other urogenital disorders.
Special Instructions: 1. Place Epic order for Cytology Urine. 2. Indicate specimen source when completing the collection task in Epic. 3. Specimen vial is to be labeled with lab ready label. 4. Please send Epic requisition and specimen vial to the lab. Please call the lab at 615-322-2721 for fixative or any assistance.
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