Urine for Cytology

Test Name
Urine for Cytology
Aliases
Non Gyn
Provincial Mnemonic
NC
LOINC Test Code
N/A
Description and Primary Use
staining of sample for the m icroscopic examination of cells to determine if cancer or precancerous cells are present in the sample.
Reorder interval
clinican discresion
TAT
48 hours routine, urgent 24 - 48 hours
Test Cost
Not Available
Tier
1 - General Availability
Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)

N/A

Required Consultations
N/A
Algorithms and Guidelines

Clinican’s discretiona nd clinical history and renal al transplant protocol for decoy cells

Special Patient Preparation

N/A

Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements

Sample colledcted inCYTO Rich Red fixati ve

Criteria for Rejection

name incorrect/ incomplete, Missing or incorrect second identiifer,specimen is unlabeled,

Laboratory Service Area
Performing Laboratory / Site
LAMC
Last Updated
29-May-19