| Test CODE | NAME |
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T151
UroVysion, FISH Bladder Cancer
| Methodology: | Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH) |
| Performed: | Varies |
| Reported: | 3-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Random Urine - 33 ml urine
Specimen Preparation: Perform urine collection at the physician's office or Patient Service Center (PSC) in a sterile urine specimen container. Mix voided urine with CytoLyt a 1:1 solution (33 ml urine and 33 ml Cyto-Solution). See attached file.
OR mix urine with CytoLyt 2:1 (33 ml urine and 15 ml Cyto-Solution).
It is recommended that specimens be processed within 72 hours of collection.
Samples received without preservative will be assayed; any study under these conditions yielding insufficient cells or an abnormal result should have a follow-up study with urine in a preservative.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE
Stability: Refrigerated 72 hours Comment: Specimen collection date is required. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Laboratory Lincoln Diagnostics LLC, NJ
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| CPT Code(s): | 88120 |