URINALYSIS (DIPSTICK ONLY)

Message

Cannot accept sample collected in Grey top Boric Acid preservative for Urninalysis

Test Code

UADNR

CPT Codes
81003

Includes

Includes: Macroscopic Exam: specific gravity; pH; protein; ketones; glucose; bilirubin; blood; nitrites; leukocytes

Preferred Specimen

1 Yellow round bottom tube is preferred

Minimum Volume

2 mL urine

Other Acceptable Specimens

or Sterile Container

Instructions

Refrigerate if not tested within 2 hours

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 1 day

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

Contaminated with feces or tissue, insufficient volume, excessive leakage in transport pouch, and non-preserved at room termperature.

Methodology

Wavelength reflectance and refractive index

Setup Schedule

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

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory. Stat testing is available.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NUR1 (Urinalysis, Beckman)

Additional Information
Clean Catch Midstream Urine Specimen

Last Updated: June 4, 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.