Urinalysis, Macroscopic : 6448

Message

**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

UAMAC or 6448

CPT Codes
81003

Instructions

Encourage mid stream samples to minimize contamination and improve accuracy.

Transport Container

Preferred Specimen
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

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

Clinical Significance

Dipstick urinalysis is important in accessing the chemical constituents in the urine and the relationship to various diseases.

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.