Necessary Information

1. Specimen source is required on request form (ie, voided, catheterized, bladder washing).

2. Provide fixative, source, reason for referral (evaluate for urothelial carcinoma or hematuria) and status of diagnosis (known previous diagnosis or suspected/unknown).

Specimen Required

Specimen Type: Urine

Sources: Voided urine, catheterized urine, bladder washings, stoma collections, ureteral brushings or washings, renal pelvic brushings or washings

Supplies: FISH for Urothelial Carcinoma Urine Collection Kit (T509)

Container/Tube:

Preferred: FISH for Urothelial Carcinoma in Urocyte Urine Collection Kit

Acceptable: 70% ethanol, PreservCyt, CytoLyt, ThinPrep UroCyte (UroCyte PreservCyt Solution)

Specimen Volume: 30 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Follow instructions included with Urocyte Urine Collection Kit.

2. If kit is not used, submit a random urine specimen with an equal volume of 70% ethanol, PreservCyt, or CytoLyt.