UroCyte collection kit, available from MLabs
33 mL random urine
33 mL random urine
Collect random urine specimen (minimum 33 mL) directly into ThinPrep UroCyte collection kit available from MLabs. Alternatively, mix fresh urine 2:1 (v:v) with Carbowax (2% polyethylene glycol in 50% ethanol) or PreservCyt preservative. Refrigerate and send within 48 hours of collection.
Collect random urine specimen (minimum 33 mL) directly into ThinPrep UroCyte collection container. Alternatively, mix fresh urine 2:1 (v:v) with Carbowax (2% polyethylene glycol in 50% ethanol) or PreservCyt preservative. Refrigerate and send within 48 hours of collection.
Monday - Thursday
3 - 10 days
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
Interpretive report provided.
The UroVysion(TM) Bladder Cancer Kit (Abbott Molecular Inc.) is designed to detect aneuploidy for chromosomes 3, 7, 17, and loss of the 9p21 locus via fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in urine specimens from persons with hematuria suspected of having bladder cancer. Results from the UroVysion(TM) Kit are intended for use, in conjunction with and not in lieu of current standard diagnostic procedures, as an aid for initial diagnosis of bladder carcinoma in patients with hematuria and subsequent monitoring for tumor recurrence in patients previously diagnosed with bladder cancer.
By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that informed consent has been obtained from the patient as required by applicable state or federal laws and the ordering clinician has authorization from the patient permitting MLabs to report the test results to the ordering clinician. Test includes pathologist interpretation of results billed as a separate additional charge. This test is not available without interpretation.
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Neobladder specimens are acceptable. Bladder washings and catheterized urine collections are also acceptable specimens, though these specimens may have insufficient quantity of urothelial cells.