Specimen Requirements

See Non-Gynecologic Cytology Specimens in Specimen Collection and Preparation in Special Instructions for collection information.

Specimen Type: Bladder washing, catheterized urine, renal washing, voided urine

Container/Tube: Vial with Cytolyt fixative

Specimen Volume: Adequate volume

Collection Instructions:

1. Void first-morning urine specimen and discard.

2. Collect second-voided urine specimen (preferred specimen).

3. Mix specimen with equal parts cytology collection fluid.

4. Label container with patient’s name, date of birth, Social Security number, date of collection, and type of specimen.

Forms: Cytology Laboratory Requisition in Special Instructions.