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Urine Cytology

Test Code

Specimen Type

UCYTO

Voided or catherized urine, intraoperative washings of bladder, urethra, ureters, or renal pelvis

Collection requirement

20 mL urine with an equal amount of cytology fixative (50% ethyl alcohol)

Transport temperature

Room temperature

Methodology

Specimen stability

Microscopy

28 days

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