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HelpTest ID FUROC UroVysion for Detection of Bladder Cancer, Urine
Useful For
Monitoring for tumor recurrence in patients with a history of urothelial carcinoma involving the bladder or upper urinary tract
Assessing patients with hematuria for urothelial carcinoma
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
VariesNecessary 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.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | |
| Ambient | ||
Reject Due To
| Unfixed specimens 48 hours after collection | Reject |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
7 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
88120
Forms
1. Pathology/Cytology Information (T707)
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.