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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Urine, Voided ( Cytology)

External Price (excl. GST)

52.64

Specimen Collection

Pre Testing Requirements

If the patient is the collector. Please ensure it is stated on the request form with the date and time the sample was collected

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Add equal volumes of 50% alcohol if delay in transportation is anticipated.

A patient may keep the sample in the fridge until delivered to the hospital/ laboratory. 

Adult Specimen

It is essential that urine cytology should be performed on freshly voided urine, prefereably not an early morning sample as the cells will have been lying in the urine for hours, rapidly degenerating. A mid morning sample is most useful. Three specimens should be sent on consecutive days.

Test Information

Department

Cytology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

3hrs - 4 days

Method

Manual Technique

Electronic Information

Registration Code

URIV

HL7 mapping code

$URIV