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Test Code LAB9906 (k) Cytology Urinary Tract Brush - Wash

Important Note

Outside clients submit a manual order.

Additional Codes

Orderable Codes:

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC Legacy Code
LAB9906 NGYN FAH278 N/A N/A

Result Component(s):

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Result LOINC
Report N/A CPRPT FAH010 N/A

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol
Sterile Container Ureter Brushing/Wash Refrigerate N/A N/A N/A

Ureter Brushing: For optimal cellular preservation, clip brush off into CytoLyt transportation media. Send for processing as soon as possible. Refrigerate if held overnight or over weekend. If slides are made, immediate fixation in 95% Ethanol is required. After making slides, submit brush in CytoLyt transport media along with slides.

Call 802-847-5121 for CytoLyt transportation media (Supply #034401).

 

Ureter Washings: Ureter wash specimens submitted for cytologic examination should be free of lidocaine.  Deliver fresh specimens to the laboratory immediately after collection.  Samples collected between 4:00 pm and 7:30 am should be refrigerated until delivered to the laboratory. 

 

Bladder Brush/Wash: Follow instructions above.

 

Renal Pelvis Brush/Wash: Follow instructions above.

 

Urethra Brush/Wash: Follow instructions above.

 

All specimen containers (not the lid) need to be labeled with the patient’s full legal name and a second identifier.  Samples collected between 4:00 pm and 7:30 am should be refrigerated.

 

The accompanying laboratory requisition must contain all pertinent clinical information. It is essential to include history of cancer and radiation/chemotherapy on the requisition.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday – Friday / Varies / Not available STAT

Method

ThinPrep - Modified Pap Stain

If slides submitted, Direct Smear - Modified Pap Stain

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Cytopathology, selective cellular enhancement technique with interpretation 88112

Cytopathology, selective cellular enhancement technique with interpretation   Part B

 88112.26

 

Section

Cytology

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes