Specimen Requirements
Title
CYTOLOGY, URINE
Specimen Requirement
Collect 50 mL of urine from clean-catch midstream specimen into a sterile plastic container. Refrigerate; do not allow specimen to freeze. 24 hour urine specimens are not satisfactory for cytological examination. Note: Please use the required pap/tissue requisitions provided. Ship same day as collected.
Methodology
Stability
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Reference Range
Negative to cellular changes conclusive for malignant neoplasm. Negative for viral inclusions.
Turnaround
3-5 days.
Clinical Use
Aids in the detection of malignant cells.
Test Code
CYTO