Urinalysis with Microscopic Examination

Test Code
UAWM


Includes
Appearence, Color, Glucose, Bilirubin, Urobilinogen, Ketones, Specific Gravity, pH, Protein, Blood, Nitrite, and Leukocyte Esterase

Microscopic examination will be performed when any of the following are noted:
1. Abnormal appearance or color
2. Greater than a trace of protein
3. Positive for blood, leukocyte esterase, or nitrite


Preferred Specimen
Urine (Y/R Top), Pearl Top and Gray Top


Other Acceptable Specimens
Urine, Sterile Collect, Random 


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Urine container with needle


Performing Laboratory
All SMHCS Laboratories



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.