Urinalysis (Dunes)

Message

Positive results for Blood, Protein, Leukocyte Esterase, or Nitrite will have a reflex Urine Microscopic. 81003 will be credited and 81001 will be added if specimen reflexes.

Test Code

DUA

Alias/See Also

CPT Codes
81003

Preferred Specimen

Urine

Minimum Volume

15 mL

Instructions

Directions for Collection of a Sterile Midstream Urine Sample

Label the specimen container with Legal First and Last Name, Date of Birth, Date of Collection, Time of Collection, and Initials of the collector.
Using the Castile Soap Towelette, wash off your pubic area from front to back.
Being careful not to touch the inner surface of the lid, remove it from the specimen container.
Void a small amount into the toilet.
Then, continuing to void, collect a sample in the container.
Finish voiding into the toilet.
Replace the lid on the specimen container and place in the pass through.

Transport Container

Sterile cup

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Range

Specific Gravity: 1.010 - 1.030
Glucose: Negative
Bilirubin: Negative
Ketone: Negative
Blood: Negative
pH: 4.4 - 7.7
Protein: Negative
Leukocyte Esterase: Negative
Urobilinogen: 0.2 - 1.0
Nitrite: Negative

Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:

MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory

Last Updated: November 22, 2023
Last Review: RO, November 22, 2023

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.