- Test Name:
- Urine cytology - voided or catheterized / barbotage
- Synonyms:
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Urine, voided
- Last Reviewed:
- 05 May 2023
- Test Name:
- Urine cytology - voided or catheterized / barbotage
- Submission Requirements:
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Fresh urine (not applicable to barbotage specimens):
• 30 mL in transport container - no additive
Barbotage:
• Submit specimen in Cytolyt solution - Comments:
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• Sites that order through DynaLIFE - contact Materials Management at 780-451-3702
• Edmonton Zone hospitals - contact your hospital laboratory
- Last Reviewed:
- 17 May 2023
- Test Name:
- Urine cytology - voided or catheterized / barbotage
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Ordering Information:
- Urine for Cytopathology Patient Instructions
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Collection Device / Container Type:
- Sterile capped container
- Submission Requirements:
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• Submit fresh urine (no fixative)
• Containers must be securely tightened to avoid leakage
• Place collected specimen in a sealed biohazard bag. Place requisition in outside piuchNote:
• Indicate if specimen was obtained through catheterization or following instrumentation or if the patient has an in dwelling catheter.
• If Microbiology testing is required, the specimen must be sent there first
• If tests other than Cytopathology are required, a requisition must be completed and accompany the specimenStability and Storage:
• Room temperature up to 1 hour
• Refrigerate after 1 hour - Comments:
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• Early morning voided specimens are not suitable for cytology because the cells are usually too degenerate for examination
• The chances of finding diagnostic cells increases with the volume of the submitted specimen
• Catheterized bladder urine is not recommended for cytology. Catheters (and instruments) irritate and denude epithelial cells complicating cytologic examination. A waiting period of 1-2 weeks following removal of a catheter before collecting a voided specimen is recommended. Indicate on the requisition the date of the removal of the catheter.
• Urine that has been sitting in the drainage bag for a long period of time is unsuitable for cytologic examination
- Last Reviewed:
- 05 May 2023
