Collection Requirements

COLLECTION

1. Send fresh specimen in a tightly capped specimen container with proper identifier and requistion (see below).

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

All cytology specimens submitted for testing should have the following information included on the requisition. Containers must be clearly labeled with patient identifier. Specimens accepted only from physician’s or designee.

-Patient Name

-Date of Birth

-Date of Specimen Collection

-Source of Cytologic Material (voided, CCMS, catheterized)

-Submitting Clinician’s Name

-MRN

-Pertinent Clinical Information

-Diagnosis Code