Collection Procedures for UroVysion
- Add up to
20cc of URINE to the green top Cytolyte tube if available. If not, Add
up to 20cc of urine + 20 cc of Cytolyte to a container.
- Add 35 - 40cc
of URINE to the ThinPrep Urocyte collection cup (yellow label) for UroVysion
testing *.
- Cap. Invert.
Store both in the refrigerator (4º C) until ready for transport to Pathology
Associates of Tyler. Transport within 24 hrs.
* Specimen is
sent for UroVysion testing if either specifically requested by clinician or
reflexed if cytology diagnosis warrants further testing.