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Urinalysis, Macroscopic
Test CodeUACHEM
Alias/See Also
Dip UA
Includes
Microscopic will be performed if blood, nitrite or leukocyte reactions are positive or if the protein result is greater than a trace.
Preferred Specimen
10 mL urine
Minimum Volume
1 mL, microscopic might not be able to be performed
Other Acceptable Specimens
3 mL (1 mL minimum) unpreserved urine cup • 10 mL (3 mL minimum) urine collected in a yellow/red swirl-topped conical transport tube with preservative
Instructions
Encourage mid stream samples to minimize contamination and improve accuracy.
Transport Container
Screw cap container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 hour
Refrigerated: 6 hours
Refrigerated: 6 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
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Methodology
Reagent Impregnated Strips/Tablets
Setup Schedule
24/7
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
See report for normals
Clinical Significance
Dipstick urinalysis is important in accessing the chemical constituents in the urine and the relationship to various diseases.
