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URINE FOR CYTOLOGY

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB4098    Geisinger Epic ID:  17605

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Voided, catheterized, or cystoscopic urine


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
Saccomanno Preservative Container with pre-aliquoted preservative
Specimen required: 

Target volume of >30 mL of voided, catheterized or cystoscopic urine.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Add equal volume of Saccamanno fixative.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature with Saccomanno fixative added. Refrigerate or keep on wet ice until transported to the lab, if fixative not available.


Rejection criteria: 

Inadequate patient identifiers on specimen, unlabeled specimen, discrepancy between patient specimen and requisition information, improper collection.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  88108
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Cytologic evaluation.


Methodology: 
Microscopic Examination
Synonyms: 

BLADDER WASHING, VOIDED URINE FOR CYTOLOGY, Cytology unspecified procedure


Clinical significance: 

Detection of malignant cells and other urologic abnormalities in patients. Followup of known lesions.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Sara Monaco MD
Review Date:  10/21/2024

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