When do I collect my sample? Please note: The first urine passed in the morning is unsuitable for cytological analysis.
A urine sample taken mid-morning would be suitable.
Collect the urine into the clean, dry container provided and screw on the top tightly to stop any leakage..
The urine sample can also be collected during cystoscopy.
During this procedure, your provider uses a thin, tube-like instrument with a camera on the end to examine the inside of your bladder.
The urine sample is sent to a lab and examined under a microscope to look for abnormal cells..
Urine cytology shows the effects of the marked localized inflammatory response.
The hypercellular specimen contains abundant mixed inflammatory cells including neutrophils, lymphocytes, and histiocytes.
Necrotic cellular debris is also found..
This test looks at a sample of your urine to see if it contains abnormal cells.
The test is used to diagnose cancers of the urinary tract.
These include cancers of the kidney, bladder, ureter, and urethra.
A healthcare provider called a pathologist looks at the cells from your urine sample under a microscope..
A pathologist will analyze the cells under a microscope to see if there are any abnormalities.
They may also look at the cells in a culture dish to see if bacteria or other organisms are growing.
The pathologist will send the results of your urine cytology test to your doctor, who will report the results to you.
Because the urine from your first morning urination remains in your bladder for many hours through the night, the cells may degrade and not be useful for urine cytology.
However, this doesn’t mean you should urinate right before the test.
In fact, you may need to hold urine in your bladder for a few hours prior to cystoscopy.
