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PROCEDURE:
1.
Avoid collecting routine urine for cytology during evenings, weekends,
and holidays, unless specifically so ordered by the physician. The cells
degenerate quickly.
2.
With the patient card, stamp a specimen label and cytology form
report for non-gynecological specimens. Complete the form for
specimen date, type, clinical history, and diagnosis.
(Note: Cytology test codes for ordering the tests are available on the
computer system)
3.
Indicate “void” on the form
4.
Write “Cytology” on the specimen label in case specimen form and
label become separated
5.
Put the label on the side of the cup, not the lid, before the cup is
delivered to the patient
6.
When a series is ordered, indicate the specimen number of that series
(i.e. “1 of 3,” “2 of 3,” or “3 of 3”) on the specimen label and form
7.
If possible only one urine of a series per day for cytology
8.
If possible collect separate urine for microbiology and cytology if both
are ordered. Add fixative to specimen for cytology only, not
microbiology, at a ratio of 1:1
9.
Cytology requires the greatest obtainable fluid volume from one void
10.
Never collect 24 hour urine for cytology
11.
After collections, be sure the lid is snapped on securely. Wipe off any
specimen on the outside of the cup and place in a biohazard bag.
12.
The specimens will then be transported to CAP-LAB or call
517-372-5520 and CAP-lab can arrange for the specimen to be
picked up.
1.
Avoid collecting routine urine for cytology during evenings, weekends,
and holidays, unless specifically so ordered by the physician. The cells
degenerate quickly.
2.
With the patient card, stamp a specimen label and cytology form
report for non-gynecological specimens. Complete the form for
specimen date, type, clinical history, and diagnosis.
(Note: Cytology test codes for ordering the tests are available on the
computer system)
3.
Indicate “void” on the form
4.
Write “Cytology” on the specimen label in case specimen form and
label become separated
5.
Put the label on the side of the cup, not the lid, before the cup is
delivered to the patient
6.
When a series is ordered, indicate the specimen number of that series
(i.e. “1 of 3,” “2 of 3,” or “3 of 3”) on the specimen label and form
7.
If possible only one urine of a series per day for cytology
8.
If possible collect separate urine for microbiology and cytology if both
are ordered. Add fixative to specimen for cytology only, not
microbiology, at a ratio of 1:1
9.
Cytology requires the greatest obtainable fluid volume from one void
10.
Never collect 24 hour urine for cytology
11.
After collections, be sure the lid is snapped on securely. Wipe off any
specimen on the outside of the cup and place in a biohazard bag.
12.
The specimens will then be transported to CAP-LAB or call
517-372-5520 and CAP-lab can arrange for the specimen to be
picked up.
| Urine Cytology |