NITRATE/LEUKOCYTE ESTERASE DIPSTICK PANEL

Test Code

NLDP

CPT Codes
81002

Includes

Includes: Nitrate & Leukocyte Esterase

Preferred Specimen

Sterile Container

Minimum Volume

12 mL urine

Other Acceptable Specimens

or Sterile Container

Instructions

Refrigerate if not tested within 2 hours

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C until tested

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Contaminated with feces or tissue.

Methodology
Reflectance spectrophotometry and microscopy.

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NUR1 (Urinalysis, Beckman)

Last Updated: June 9, 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.