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Urinalysis, Microscopic : 8563
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).
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
UAMIC or 8563
CPT Codes
81015
Preferred Specimen
10 mL urine - Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)
Minimum Volume
Preserved: 3 mL
Unpreserved: 1 mL
Unpreserved: 1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
3 mL (1 mL minimum) unpreserved urine cup • 10 mL (3 mL minimum) urine collected in a yellow/red swirl-topped conical transport tube with preservative
Instructions
Encourage mid-stream samples to minimize contamination and improve accuracy. Label the sample appropriately and store at room temperature until pick-up.
Note: The yellow-top, blue line tube cannot be used for collection and transport of specimens for urine culture. **This order code does not include reflex to culture** If reflex to culture is desired, please order "Urinalysis, Complete, with Reflex to Culture" (order code UARCUL 3020). If culture is being ordered separately, submit separate specimen (4 mL gray-top tube).
Note: The yellow-top, blue line tube cannot be used for collection and transport of specimens for urine culture. **This order code does not include reflex to culture** If reflex to culture is desired, please order "Urinalysis, Complete, with Reflex to Culture" (order code UARCUL 3020). If culture is being ordered separately, submit separate specimen (4 mL gray-top tube).
Transport Container
Yellow-top, blue fill line urinalysis transport tube
Transport Temperature
Preserved: Room temperature
Unpreserved: Refrigerated
Unpreserved: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Preserved urine
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Unpreserved urine
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Unpreserved urine
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Methodology
Microscopic Examination
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Reference Range
WBC ≤5 /HPF
RBC ≤2 /HPF
Squamous Epithelial Cells ≤5 /HPF
Transitional Epithelial ≤5 /HPF
Renal Epithelial Cells ≤3 /HPF
Bacteria None seen
Calcium Oxalate Crystals None or Few
Triple Phosphate Crystals None or Few
Uric Acid Crystals None or Few
Amorphous Sediment None or Few
Crystals None seen
Hyaline Casts None seen
Granular Casts None seen
Casts None seen
Yeast None seen
RBC ≤2 /HPF
Squamous Epithelial Cells ≤5 /HPF
Transitional Epithelial ≤5 /HPF
Renal Epithelial Cells ≤3 /HPF
Bacteria None seen
Calcium Oxalate Crystals None or Few
Triple Phosphate Crystals None or Few
Uric Acid Crystals None or Few
Amorphous Sediment None or Few
Crystals None seen
Hyaline Casts None seen
Granular Casts None seen
Casts None seen
Yeast None seen
Clinical Significance
Microscopic examination to detect the presence of abnormal urine cells and formed elements.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
