Urinalysis with Microscopic

Message
Performing Lab: HP Clinics, Hudson, Lakeview, Sartell, Stillwater Medical Group, Westfields


Test Code
0051


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: UAM; UA with microscopic


CPT Codes
81001

Includes
Urine specific gravity; urine pH; urine protein; urine glucose; urine ketone; urine urobilinogen; urine bilirubin; blood; microscopic examination; culture if indicated


Preferred Specimen
5.0 - 10.0 mL Random Urine


Minimum Volume
3.0 mL Random Urine
HP Clinics: 1.0 mL


Instructions
HP Clinics, Westfields, Hudson, Lakeview, SMG & Sartell Order Only
Midstream urine specimen. Conditional urinalysis for culture


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


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
>4 hours old
HP Clinics: > 1 hour


Methodology
multiple reagent strip and microscopic examination or flow imaging

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
Glucose: Negative
Protein: Negative
Bilirubin: Negative
Urobilinogen: <2.0
pH: 5-8
Blood: Negative
Ketone: Negative
Nitrite: Negative
Leukocyte Esterase: Negative
Specific Gravity: 1.005 - 1.030
WBC: 0 - 5
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.




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