Testing Laboratory
APS | Mt WellingtonDepartment
Cytology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
MW NG Cyto
Test Code (Numeric Code)
9347
Laboratory Handling
Transport
Ambient temperature, the samples must be delivered to an Awanui collection centre on the same day as collection.
Sample Stability
Refrigerate the samples (4 degrees Celsius) if a delay in delivery is anticipated
Synonyms
Bladder washing cytology
Cytology - urine
Turnaround Time
5 days
80% of specimens reported within 5 working days
Specimen Type
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
50
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Pre-testing Requirements
Specimens MUST be properly labelled with full name and NHI or full name and date of birth, and accompanied with a matching request form.
Please note on the requisition form the type of specimen submitted, i.e. voided, catheter spec., bladder washing, ureteric specimen or cystoscopy specimen.
Three consecutive samples during weekdays are advised.
Urine specimen should be collected in a screw-capped yellow top container. Please ensure that the cap is closed to ensure the specimen does not leak in transit.
Additional Specimen Information
Discard early morning urine. Up to 50ml of the first catch of a fresh midmorning voided urine is the preferred sample.
If urine sample is for microbiology and cytology testing, highlight microbiology on request form - the sample must be sent to Awanui before cytology is tested.
Last updated: 07/05/2026