UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Cytology, Urinary Tract
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| Test Code(s): |
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HCPATHM
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| CPT Code(s): |
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88112
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Cytopathology (UWH 1280520A)
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Mon-Fri, 0800-1700.
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Routine: 1 - 2 days.
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Specimen Requirements
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Urine (voided or catheterized), Urinary Tract Washings (all sites)
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Collect urine samples and urinary tract washings per standard protocols. NOTE: For Cytology specimens ONLY, add the fresh sample to a pre-filled CytoLyt Specimen Collection Cup. DO NOT pour off ANY of the CytoLyt fluid prior to adding the sample.
Ordering instructions for CytoLyt Specimen Collection Cups:
UWHC clinics order through Central Supply, item #4013061.
UWMF clinics order through the UWMF Storeroom. Call
(608) 262-6855.
WRMC clinics order through the WRMC Laboratory. Call
(920) 262-4744.
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Preferred: Sterile screw cap container
Also Acceptable:
See collection instructions.
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Preferred: 5 - 60 mL
Pediatrics: 5 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Urine aliquot
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Within 1 hour of collection, add up to 60 mL of a well mixed specimen aliquot to a pre-filled CytoLyt Specimen Collection Cup. Tighten the lid securely.
NOTE: DO NOT SEAL CONTAINER WITH PARAFILM WRAP.
Call the UWHC Cytology Lab at (608) 263-3205 for further information.
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Place specimen inside a biohazard bag with the request form in the outside pocket of the bag. Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220).
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Place specimen inside a biohazard bag with the request form in the outside pocket of the bag. Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220).
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12 and 24 hour urine collections are not acceptable.
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Ambient: 1 hour fresh; 8 days in CytoLyt
Frozen: Not Acceptable
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Interpretation
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Report provides interpretation. Contact the UWHC Cytology Lab at (608) 263-3205 for further information
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| Test Limitations: |
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Abnormal findings must be correlated with history and other test results.
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| Additional Information: |
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Paperwork must include patient's name and medical record number, date of birth, specimen source, collection date, clinic and phone number, clinician's full name and pager number, and pertinent clinical history.
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Voided Urine, Catheterized Urine, Bladder Washing, Renal Pelvis Washing, Kidney Washing, Ureteral Washing, Urethral Washing
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