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).

Test Code

UAMIC or 8563

CPT Codes
81015

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
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/hpf

Triple Phosphate Crystals None or Few/hpf

Uric Acid Crystals None or Few/hpf

Amorphous Sediment None or Few/hpf

Crystals None seen/hpf

Hyaline Casts None seen/lpf

Granular Casts None seen/lpf

Casts None seen/lpf

Yeast None seen/hpf

Clinical Significance

Microscopic examination to detect the presence of abnormal urine cells and 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.