CYTOLOGY URINE
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: NGYNCY
UPHSM LIS Test #: 8580
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 8580
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: Up to 90ml
Temperature:
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
1. Instruct the patient to collect up to 90ml of fresh urine in a clean container labeled with the patient's name, hospital number and
date of collection. The specimen should be collected using the clean catch, midstream technique. DO NOT COLLECT THE FIRST MORNING
SPECIMEN, AS THE CELLS WILL HAVE DEGENERATED IN THE BLADDER OVER NIGHT.
2. Immediately add 30ml of CytoLyt Solution to the specimen.
3. If the specimen volume exceeds 90ml, centrifuge the specimen and decant the supernatant before fixation with 30ml CytoLyt Solution.
4. Deliver the specimen to the MGH Cytology Department as soon as possible. CytoLyt Solution is a methanol based transport media that will
preserve cells for eight days at room temperature.
5. Marquette General Hospital inpatient specimens without preservative should be delivered immediately to the Cytology Department.
NOTE: Pertinent clinical information regarding previous malignancy, drugs,radiation therapy, or history of alcohol abuse is required for processing.
**For alternative collection methods or preservatives, please contact the MGH Cytology Department.
Temperature:
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
1. Instruct the patient to collect up to 90ml of fresh urine in a clean container labeled with the patient's name, hospital number and
date of collection. The specimen should be collected using the clean catch, midstream technique. DO NOT COLLECT THE FIRST MORNING
SPECIMEN, AS THE CELLS WILL HAVE DEGENERATED IN THE BLADDER OVER NIGHT.
2. Immediately add 30ml of CytoLyt Solution to the specimen.
3. If the specimen volume exceeds 90ml, centrifuge the specimen and decant the supernatant before fixation with 30ml CytoLyt Solution.
4. Deliver the specimen to the MGH Cytology Department as soon as possible. CytoLyt Solution is a methanol based transport media that will
preserve cells for eight days at room temperature.
5. Marquette General Hospital inpatient specimens without preservative should be delivered immediately to the Cytology Department.
NOTE: Pertinent clinical information regarding previous malignancy, drugs,radiation therapy, or history of alcohol abuse is required for processing.
**For alternative collection methods or preservatives, please contact the MGH Cytology Department.
Methods
Automated-Thin Prep Processor
CPT Codes
88112
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be sent.