Urine – Cytology

Diagnostic Use

Cytological examination of well-preserved cellular material for the detection of normal and/or atypical cell changes affecting the specimen site.

Department

Anatomical Pathology - Cytology

Delphic Registration Code

CURI

Synonyms

Bladder washing cytology
Cytology - urine

Turnaround Time

5 days

Test Code

9709

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Additional Specimen Information

Discard early morning urine, hydrate patient then send urine.
Urine specimen should be collected in a screw-capped container. Please ensure that the cap is closed to ensure specimen does not leak in transit.

If specimens are delayed or late in the day, please refrigerate (4 degrees Celsius) and send immediately the next day.

Specimens MUST be properly labelled with full name and NHI or full name and date of birth, and accompanied with a matching request form.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Urine

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Refrigerate if delay eg. weekends Spin down sample using the senders' protocol. Add sufficient CRR to the deposit to lyse the red blood cells and fix the specimen (1mL of CRR per drop of red blood cells). Resuspend and send to CHL promptly at room temperature.
Send to laboratory promptly at room temperature if in CRR.

Interpretation

Pathologists will cytologically examine collected material and assess the morphology of the cellular material to determine the diagnosis.

Test Method

Cytological examination of slides.
Specimens centrifuged and cellular material is transferred onto glass slides, fixed and stained for cytological examination under a microscope.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$72.34 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

9709

Test-adding Cytology can be done up to 7 days on the original specimen, BUT delays in fixation may make cytological examination and interpretation difficult. A repeat sample may be advisable in this situation, if easily obtainable.

Samples are stored in a refrigerator until reported (usually within 7 days) before being discarded.

Contact Information

Enquiry Form