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Urine Microscopic
MessagePerforming Lab: HP Clinics, Hudson, Lakeview, Sartell, Stillwater Medical Group, Westfield
Test Code
0052
Alias/See Also
Sunquest: UAML
CPT Codes
81015
Includes
Microscopic examination of urine
Preferred Specimen
4.0 mL Random Urine
Minimum Volume
3.0 mL Random Urine
HP Clinics: 1.0 mL
HP Clinics: 1.0 mL
Instructions
Hudson, Westfield, Lakeview, SMG, Sartell, HP Clinics order only
Midstream urine specimen.
Midstream urine specimen.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 1 hour
Refrigerated: 4 hours
HP Clinics: Urine held in refrigerator for up to 24 hours can be used
Refrigerated: 4 hours
HP Clinics: Urine held in refrigerator for up to 24 hours can be used
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
>4 hours old
HP Clinics: > 1 hour
HP Clinics: > 1 hour
Methodology
Microscopic examination or Flow imaging
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Same Day
Reference Range
WBC: 0 - 5
RBC: 0 - 3
Hyaline Casts: 0 - 2
RBC: 0 - 3
Hyaline Casts: 0 - 2
Clinical Significance
Urinalysis measurements are used to aid in the diagnosis of metabolic disorders, kidney function anomalies, urinary tract infections, and liver function.
