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