URINE, CYTOLOGY
| Synonyms: | Voided urine |
| Specimen: | Urine |
| Container: | |
| Volume: | 50 - 100 mL |
| Minimum Volume: | 10 mL |
| Specimen Collection: | Mid-stream clean catch, NOT first morning-voided specimen. Note on order if patient was catherized or underwent recent instrumentation. |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport fresh, unfixed specimen at room temperature. Refrigerate if transport is delayed. |
| Lab Code: | CYTP |
| Requisition: | Cytology See Test Requisition 20 (outpatient) |
| Test Includes: | |
| Critical Value: | |
| Test Frequency: | Monday - Friday |
| Routine TAT: | 2 working days |
| CPT Code(s): | 88108, 88112 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: | 52 See Addendum XVII |