Laboratory Services

Instrumented (Catheterized) Urine

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Instrumented (Catheterized) Urine
Synonym(s)

Bladder Washing, Urinary, Catheterized Urine

Test ID

NON-O

Specimen Type

Washing

Specimen Requirements

Cytology fixative, specimen container

Required Information

Complete the Incyte Diagnostics requisition with the patient's demographics and relevant clinical history. Label specimen container with the patient's full first and last name, second unique identifier, and specimen source/site.

Stability

Unfixed specimens remain stable for 2 hours at room temperature. Specimens fixed in cytology fixative are stable for 24 hours. Refrigerated unfixed specimens which are not transported within 2 hours must be refrigerated and can remain stable for 3 days. Do not freeze the specimen.

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

Unlabeled specimens, Acellular specimens, Specimens with excessive lubricant, Specimens in incorrect fixative (such as formalin) can only be processed as a cell block.

Limitations

Adequacy

Department (code)

Cytology

Methodology

Monolayer

Estimated TAT

13 business days from receipt

Testing Schedule

Monday–Friday

Test Includes

Processing, examination and interpretive report

Retention

Specimen: 7 days
Slides: 10 years

CPT Code(s)

88112 - Monolayer

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