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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 greaterthan 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 | Refrigerate |
Test Information
Indicate specimen source or modeof 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 |