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HelpTest Code Path Non-Gyn Urine Cytology, Urine
Useful For
Samples obtained for the cytologic examination of pre-malignant, malignant and other pathologic disorders.
Synonyms/Keywords
Urine for Cytology, Cytology-Random Urine
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Cytolyt cup | Sage Container | 30.0 mL | 2.0 mL |
Acceptable Body Sites
Midstream (Clean Catch), Voided, Ileal Conduit, Catheter, Kidney, Ureter, Cystoscopy, Bladder Washings, Renal Pelvis Washings
Collection/Processing Instructions
Submission of specimen volumes equal to or greater than 30 mL is requested for voided or midstream urine specimens. There is no minimum volume for instrumented (e.g., bladder washing; cystoscopy) urine specimens.
PREFERRED: Collect urine specimen and fix immediately with 30 mL of Cytolyt.
ALTERNATE: Collect a urine specimen for each of three consecutive days (recommended for uroepithelial cancer screening). Fix immediately after collection with 30 mL of Cytolyt.
NOTE: If additional clinical testing (i.e. Urinalysis or Microbiology) is also requested on the same specimen, collect specimen in a sage container without the alcohol fixative (fresh specimen) or aliquot a portion of the total urine collected for Cytology testing and fix aliquoted portion immediately with 30 mL of Cytolyt.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Urine | Room Temperature |
Test Information
Indicate specimen source or mode of procurement (instrumented vs. voided/midstream), pertinent patient history and appropriate ICD-10 code on the electronic order or test requisition form. Record type of fixative and date and time of fixation on the specimen container.
Note: Each specimen submitted will be evaluated and charged separately.
Interferences
Specimen not fixed within two hours of collection may be unacceptable. Consult Cytopathology with questions (800-222-5835, ext. 1-6155).
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | Interpretative Report |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Cytopathology
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday-Friday | 2 days | ThinPrep, Light Microscopy |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88112 | Cytology ThinPrep |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88112 | Cytology ThinPrep |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Pathology Non-Gyn Urine Request |