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Urine - Cytology

Alternate Names
Cytology - Urine, Urine Cytology
Ordering Information

Urine is to be collected in a series of 3 specimens over three consecutive days or as a single specimen if requested by referring clinician.

Urine sample must be collected from the second morning sample.

Cerner Test Name
CYTO
Laboratory
Anatomical Pathology
Specimen
Urine
Container
70ml Sterile Container (yellow top)
Additional Collection Instructions
  • The first morning sample is NOT recommended due to celluar degeneration. 
  • Three separate samples, taken on three consecutive days is desirable.
  • Urine samples should be kept refrigerated.

 

Minimum Adult Volume
None
Minimum Paediatric Volume
None
Frequency
Monday - Friday
Test Code
CYTO, CYTO3
Container ID
CC
Additional (Storage) Instructions

Only use test code CYTO3 if a series of three specimens arrive together and have 3 different collection date/times.