Urinalysis, Complete : 5463

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**This test code does not include reflex to culture**
If reflex to culture is desired, please order "Urinalysis, Complete, with Reflex to Culture" (test code UARCUL 3020).
If culture is being ordered separately, submit separate specimen (4 mL gray-top tube).

Test Code

UAC or 5463

CPT Codes
81001

Includes

Macroscopic and Microscopic Examinations

Instructions

Encourage mid stream samples to minimize contamination and improve accuracy.

Transport Container

10 mL (3 mL minimum) preserved urine collected in a urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)

Acceptable Specimens
3 mL (1 mL minimum) unpreserved urine cup OR 10 mL (3 mL minimum) urine collected in yellow/red swirl-topped conical transport tube with preservatives

Transport Temperature

Preserved: Room temperature.
Unpreserved: Refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

Preserved urine: Room temperature: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Unpreserved urine: Refrigerated: 24 hours

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Unpreserved specimen (adults)

Methodology
Reagent Impregnated Strips and Microscopic Examination

Setup Schedule

Sunday - Saturday

Report Available

1 day

Reference Range

Macroscopic:

Color Yellow (dark, yellow, pale yellow, straw yellow)

Appearance Clear

pH 5.0 - 8.0

Specific Gravity 1.001 - 1.035

Glucose Negative

Bilirubin Negative

Ketones Negative

Occult Blood Negative

Protein Negative

Nitrite Negative

Leukocyte Esterase Negative

If reflex to Microscopic:

WBC ≤5 /hpf

RBC ≤2 /hpf

SEP (Squamous Epithelial) ≤5 /hpf

TEP (Transitional Epithelial ≤5 /hpf

REP (Renal Epithelial) ≤3 /hpf

BACT None seen/hpf

YEAST None seen/hpf

Trichomonas None seen/hpf

Casts (Hyaline or Other) None see/lpf

CaOX, Triple Phos., Uric Acid None seen or Few/hpf

Other crystals None seen/hpf

Clinical Significance

Dipstick urinalysis is important in accessing the chemical constituents in the urine and the relationship to various disease states. Microscopic examination helps to detect the presence of cells and other formed elements.

Performing Laboratory
med fusion

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.