Urine cytology x3 instructions

Can I eat during urine cytology?
A mid- morning urine should be collected (sometime between breakfast and lunch).
There is no need to go without breakfast or any refreshments such as tea or coffee..
How do you perform a urine cytology test?
A healthcare provider can also collect a urine sample for a cytology test during a cystoscopy, which is a procedure in which the provider uses a thin scope to examine the inside of your bladder and urethra.
The healthcare provider then sends the urine sample to a laboratory for testing..
How do you prepare for a cytology urine test?
To prepare for this test, males must wipe the head of their penis with a sterile wipe.
Females should use a sterile wipe or soapy water to wash and rinse the vaginal area.
It can be done in the bathroom of your doctor's office.
Any urine, except the first of the day, can be used..
What is a 3 day urine cytology test?
This test involves the examination of 3 urine specimens obtained on 3 consecutive days (Monday-Friday).
The first early morning specimen is not suitable.
Continue with normal diet and fluids after passing first urine of the day, then collect the next urine specimen into the jar provided and firmly secure the lid..
Refrigerate the sample after collection and bring it to your nearest collection centre as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT: Do not collect the first part of the urine you pass.

Collect specimens in 3 separate sterile containers over 3 consecutive days. A fresh, Mid-morning specimen is preferred. urine specimen required. Try to fill the container to the 50mL line.

Your doctor has requested that you provide 3 urine specimens for a cytology examination. The first urine of the day is unsuitable for cytology and should not be collected. A mid- morning urine should be collected (sometime between breakfast and lunch).

How do you store a cytology requisition?

Screw the cap on the container, tighten securely and wash hands.
After collection of all the samples (1 to 3 based on your health care provider’s recommendation), package the labeled specimen container(s) with the completed cytology requisition(s) in a polybag.
Keep the specimen(s) refrigerated.

How does a urine cytology test work?

In most cases, the person who is having a urine cytology test will pee into a sterile cup in a private bathroom.
This is known as a clean catch urine sample.
Sometimes the person or a healthcare provider needs to insert a catheter (a narrow tube that’s inserted into your urethra to reach your bladder) in order to collect a urine sample .

How many urine samples should be collected for cytology testing?

Avoid contact with eyes.
Your health care provider may request the collection of up to 3 urine samples for cytology testing.
IMPORTANT:

Only collect one sample per day

Collect samples on consecutive days.
Drink at least one glass of water every 30 minutes for a period of 3 hours.
Urine produced during this time should be discarded.

What are the patient instructions for urine cytology?

Patient Instructions Urine Cytology Your health care provider has requested a urine specimen.
In order to produce a meaningful laboratory test result, follow these instructions exactly.
Do not collect the first urine produced in the morning (first void).
The preferred specimen is the next urine specimen produced that day (second void).

Urine cytology x3 instructions

Can I eat during urine cytology?

How do you perform a urine cytology test?

How do you prepare for a cytology urine test?

What is a 3 day urine cytology test?

How do you store a cytology requisition?

How does a urine cytology test work?

How many urine samples should be collected for cytology testing?

What are the patient instructions for urine cytology?