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Specimen Type/Requirements
Urine
Urine <40 mL must be mixed with 1:1 with Cytolyt before refrigeration. Specimens >40 mL are refrigerated without Cytolyt.
Write "Cytolyt," and document original color, appearance, and volume on container.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | Send entire sample up to 100 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 2 mL |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Friday
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bemidji
Methodology
Microscopy
CPT
88108
Stability
| Room Temerature | 2 hours unpreserved | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days preserved with or without Cytolyt as indicated in Specimen Requirements | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | N/A |