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URINE MICROSCOPIC ONLY

Message
Urine Dipstick must be performed in office, if this test is ordered.    
Please provide Dipstick results when ordering this test.


Test Code
UMICRO


CPT Codes
81015

Includes
REPORTABLE PARAMETERS:  (IF FOUND)
  URINE RBC AND WBC
  EPITHELIAL
  RENAL TUBULAR EPITHELIAL
  CASTS
  MUCUS
  BACTERIA AND YEAST
  CRYSTALS
  SPERM AND TRICHOMONAS


Preferred Specimen
URINE (clean catch)


Minimum Volume
MUST BE AT LEAST 5ML


Instructions
It sample is less than 5 ml, test will not be performed


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room Temp.: 2 hrs.
Refrigerated: 24 hrs.


Clinical Significance
This test is used to check kidney function, infection, or diabetes. A microscopic examination is performed to determine the presence of white blood cells, red blood cells, or bacteria.


Performing Laboratory
LMH - HEMATOLOGY  x3770 or 3764



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.