All specimens submitted for Cytology must be clearly labelled with patient details and specimen type and accompanied by a request form (paper or electronic) detailing any clinical diagnosis and relevant history.

Urine is to be collected in a series of 3 specimens over three consecutive days or as a single specimen if requested by referring clinician.

Urine sample must be collected from the second morning sample.

• The first morning sample is NOT recommended due to cellular degeneration. 
• Three separate samples, taken on three consecutive days is desirable. It is important to label each different specimen with the date it was taken, and then all three samples sent together to the laboratory.
• Urine samples should be kept refrigerated at 4°C.

Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

For further queries contact Anatomical Pathology on ph: 03 9496 5285 or fax: 03 9496 3437.