Urine for Cytology |
Ordering information: | Cerner orderable: Cytology Specimen(s).
Urine x 3 Needs to be "Timed Study". Please make sure all 3 pots are labelled with date and time.
Urine x3 For: malignancy investigation/detection, surveillance testing, intermittent issues, renal disease
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EXCEPTIONS WHERE A SINGLE POT (Urine x1) MAY BE ACCEPTED
Ureteric/Renal Pelvis washings accompanied by a single pot of urine sample NOTE: Ureteric/Renal Pelvis Washings are precious specimens.
Microbiology + Cytology request
Urinary haemosiderin /+ eosinophils- PLEASE FREE TEXT THIS IN THE ‘SPECIAL HANDLING’ REQUIREMENTS
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PLEASE CONSULT CYTOLOGY FOR CONFIRMATION |
Alternate names: | CSU, MSU, Urine cytology, Urine eosinophils, Urine haemosiderin, Urine x 3 |
Laboratory: | Cytopathology |
Test Code: | CYTO |
Specimen types: | Urine |
Container types: | Urine
Sterile Jar |  |
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Collection Instructions: | Urine for Cytology -Patient Collection Instructions
Specimens should be collected by a clean catch technique to decrease contamination from the lower genital tract. The first bladder void of the day should be discarded (as the cells are likely to be degenerate) and samples collected from subsequent bladder voids. Samples from indwelling catheters should be avoided if possible. Specimens should be sent to the pathology laboratory as soon as possible or if there is a delay in getting the specimen to the laboratory, then refrigeration is required.
Urine x 3 - specimens should be collected on 3 consective days and stored in the fridge until they get to the laboratory. |
Frequency: | Daily |
Result Turnaround Time: | 72 hours |
Laboratory Use Only |
Accessing Results
EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.
Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.
To access Auscare, see instructions.
Forms & Collection Guides
Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form
Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.
Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.
Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions
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