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URINE FOR CYTOLOGY |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB4098 Geisinger Epic ID: 17605 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Voided, catheterized, or cystoscopic urine | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
Saccomanno Preservative Container with pre-aliquoted preservative
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Specimen required: |
Target volume of >30 mL of voided, catheterized or cystoscopic urine. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Add equal volume of Saccamanno fixative. | |
Transport temperature: |
Room temperature with Saccomanno fixative added. Refrigerate or keep on wet ice until transported to the lab, if fixative not available. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Inadequate patient identifiers on specimen, unlabeled specimen, discrepancy between patient specimen and requisition information, improper collection. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
88108 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Cytologic evaluation. | |
Methodology: |
Microscopic Examination |
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Synonyms: |
BLADDER WASHING, VOIDED URINE FOR CYTOLOGY Cytology unspecified procedure
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Clinical significance: |
Detection of malignant cells and other urologic abnormalities in patients. Followup of known lesions. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Sara Monaco MD | |
| Review Date: | 12/23/2022 | |