Urinalysis with Microscopic if indicated

Message

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

Test Code

3307

Alias/See Also

Sunquest: UAIF; UA with microscopic if indicated

CPT Codes
81003

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 - Contitional urinalysis for culture
HP Clinics: Specimens should be run within 1 hour or be refrigerated at 2-8C for up to 24 hours
Reflex test: Micro is ordered is urine is trace or positive for blood, leukocytes, nitrite or protein

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.

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.