Alternative collection method: A plastic spatula and cytobrush may also be used to collect LBC samples.
Insert the spatula into the cervical os and rotate 360\xb0 with firm pressure.
For SurePath: Snap off the head of the spatula (avoid touching the head of the device), and drop into the liquid vial (avoid splashing)..
Urine Cytology Collection Kit is available to buy in increments of 1.
Convenient method for collection, preservation, and transport of urine cytology specimens.
For urine cytological testing, kit contains prefilled fixative jar, sterile 120 mL urine collection jar, and a biohazard transport bag..
Cytology is often used to diagnose growths or masses (tumors) found on the surface of the body, but can also be used to assess bodily fluids, internal organs (e.g., liver, lung, lymph nodes, kidney), and abnormal fluids that may accumulate, especially in the chest and abdomen..
Results of a urine cytology test.
What is a urine cytology test.
A urine cytology test screens your urine for precancer or cancer cells.
A physician called a cytopathologist examines the cells in your urine sample under a microscope to look for abnormalities.
