Blood, Urine

Test Code
UBLOOD


CPT Codes
81003

Preferred Specimen
Clean Catch Urine


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Container
Sterile cup


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 8 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled specimens, Specimens not received within stability


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
  2. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 6, 2022


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.