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Lab Dept:
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Anatomic Pathology
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Test Name:
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CYTOLOGY, URINE
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General Information
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CPT Codes:
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88108 –Cytopathology, concentration technique, smears and interpretation (eg, Saccomanno technique)
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Test Includes:
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Direct or cytospin smears
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Useful to establish the presence of primary or metastatic neoplasms and to aid in the diagnosis of inflammatory conditions caused by infection or drug reaction.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Anatomic Pathology
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-5875
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651-220-6561
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Test Availability:
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Monday - Friday
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Turnaround Time:
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1 - 2 days
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Special Instructions:
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Specimen must arrive within 30 minutes of collection.
Complete a “surgical pathology/ cytology request form” (p.25) with pertinent clinical information and forward it with the specimen.
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Urine
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Container:
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Urine cup
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Draw Volume:
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Submit entire random urine specimen
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Processed Volume:
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Minimum: 0.5 mL from a random urine collection
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Collection:
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Void or catheterized random urine
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Special Processing:
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N/A
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Patient Preparation:
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Give patient several glasses of water 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to collection
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Sample Rejection:
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Improperly labeled/handled specimen
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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Interpretive report
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Methodology:
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Direct smear or cytospin
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References:
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Rosai, Juan MD, Ackerman’s Surgical Pathology, 8th ed, vols 1 and 2, CV Mosby
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Sternberg, Steven (1997) Histology for Pathologists, 2nd ed, Lippincott/Raven
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