Urinalysis Without Microscopic

Test Code

UAC

CPT Codes
81003

Includes

Glucose, Bilirubin, Protein, pH, Blood, Ketone, Urobilinogen, Nitrite, Leukocyte

Preferred Specimen

Fresh urine specimen collected in a clean, dry, covered container

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Instructions

Collect fresh urine in a sterile urine container. If testing is delayed greater than 2 hours after collection, the specimen should be refrigerated for preservation.

Transport Container

Sterile Specimen Container

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature or 2-8 degrees, Celsius

Specimen Stability

<2 Hr

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Received after 2 hours of collection, unrefrigerated

Methodology
Clinitek Atlas

Setup Schedule

Daily on Receipt

Report Available

Upon Completion of Analysis

Reference Range

Glucose Negative

Bilirubin Negative

Protein Negative

pH 5.0-9.0

Occult Blood Negative

Ketone Negative

Urobilinogen 0.2-1.0 EU/dL

Nitrite Negative

Leukocytes Negative

Specific Gravity 1.003-1.030

Color Yellow, Straw, Dk. yellow, or Amber

Clarity Clear

Clinical Significance

The results of a urinalysis are useful in the detection and evaluation of hepatic, renal, metabolic and genitourinary disorders as well as hemolytic and infectious diseases. Urinalysis can provide the physician with important information regarding the status of a patient's health, and can detect metabolic disease and renal disorders. Test results are used in at-risk patient groups to assist diagnosis in the following areas: kidney function, urinary tract infections, carbohydrate metabolism (e.g., diabetes mellitus)

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.