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HOT WEATHER ALERT! Extreme heat can have detrimental effects on specimen collection and processing. High temperatures can accelerate the breakdown of specimens, leading to degradation and potentially rendering them unusable for testing.
Storing specimens in a cool environment is crucial to prevent heat-related damage.

UROVYSION for Bladder Cancer – (Fluorescence in-situ Hybridization (FISH))

Approved for NJ and NY UROVYSION – Urovysion™ is a sensitive and specific test used to diagnose urothelial carcinoma in urine. UroVysion has been approved by the FDA for both monitoring of patients with a history of bladder cancer and detection in patients with hematuria. Lincoln Reference Laboratory UroVysion Analysis offers: Turnaround time of 7-10 days Broad coverage by most private and public insurance. Specimen Requirements Specimen Collection – Urine Volume 33 mL urine mixed with 17 mL preservative (PreserveCyt) in Urine Collection/Cytology kit Container Use a large, open cup in […]

Approved for NJ and NY

UROVYSION – Urovysion™ is a sensitive and specific test used to diagnose urothelial carcinoma in urine. UroVysion has been approved by the FDA for both monitoring of patients with a history of bladder cancer and detection in patients with hematuria.

Lincoln Reference Laboratory UroVysion Analysis offers:

  • Turnaround time of 7-10 days
  • Broad coverage by most private and public insurance.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Collection – Urine Volume 33 mL urine mixed with 17 mL preservative (PreserveCyt) in Urine Collection/Cytology kit Container

  • Use a large, open cup in the kit to collect the urine specimen. Second void of the day is preferred.
  • Slowly pour urine into two smaller PreserveCyt containers to the maximum fill.
  • Tighten the lid until you hear a click in order to prevent leakage.
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