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Urinalysis with Mandatory Microscopic Exam
MessageThis test is for use at BFCMC, McKee and Summit View laboratories.
For NCMC use for UN downtime or if specimen is too bloody, mucoid or insufficient volume. All other times order: Urinalysis, with mandatory microscopic/UAM/I
For NCMC use for UN downtime or if specimen is too bloody, mucoid or insufficient volume. All other times order: Urinalysis, with mandatory microscopic/UAM/I
Test Code
UAM - NOCO
CPT Codes
81001
Includes
Specimen type, color, clarity, specific gravity, glucose, bilirubin, pH, protein, urobilinogen, blood, nitrates, leukocytes, glucose, and ketones.
Preferred Specimen
10 mL urine in clean, plastic urine container
Minimum Volume
10 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Urine preservative tube
Instructions
- If urine preservative tube is sent, the primary specimen or Gray top C & S Urine tube (minimum volume 3 ml) must also be sent if culture is ordered.
- Collect a random urine specimen (Instructions: English / Spanish). Maintain sterility.
- Specimen must arrive within 60 minutes of collection
- If longer than 60 minutes before analysis, store at 2°-8°C.
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
Urine | Ambient | 2 hour |
Urine | Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Urine No Preservative Tube (Yellow) | Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Urine Preservative Tube (Yellow Tiger) | Ambient | 72 hours |
Urine C & S tube (Gray) | Ambient | 48 hours |
Methodology
Siemens, Multistix 10SG Dipstick/Refractometer/Microscopic Observation
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
Macroscopic dipstick
Color: yellow
Clarity: clear
Specific gravity: 1.005-1.035
Glucose: negative
Bilirubin: negative
Ketones: negative
Blood: negative
pH: 5.0-8.0
Protein: negative
Urobilinogen: 0.2-1.0 mg/dL
Nitrates: negative
Leukocytes: negative
Microscopic examination
WBC: <5/HPF
RBC: None
Squamous epithelial cells: None
Bacteria: None
Hyaline casts: 1-2/LPF
Other casts: 0/LPF
Mucus: None
Yeast, trichomonas, amorphous material, crystals: None
Color: yellow
Clarity: clear
Specific gravity: 1.005-1.035
Glucose: negative
Bilirubin: negative
Ketones: negative
Blood: negative
pH: 5.0-8.0
Protein: negative
Urobilinogen: 0.2-1.0 mg/dL
Nitrates: negative
Leukocytes: negative
Microscopic examination
WBC: <5/HPF
RBC: None
Squamous epithelial cells: None
Bacteria: None
Hyaline casts: 1-2/LPF
Other casts: 0/LPF
Mucus: None
Yeast, trichomonas, amorphous material, crystals: None
Clinical Significance
Urinalysis can provide the physician with important information regarding the status of a patient’s health and can detect
metabolic disease and renal disorders. Urinalysis test results are used in at-risk patient groups to assist diagnosis in the
following areas: kidney function, urinary tract infections, carbohydrate metabolism (e.g., diabetes mellitus)
metabolic disease and renal disorders. Urinalysis test results are used in at-risk patient groups to assist diagnosis in the
following areas: kidney function, urinary tract infections, carbohydrate metabolism (e.g., diabetes mellitus)
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View Laboratory