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URINE MICROSCOPIC EXAM
MessageCannot accept sample collected in Grey Top Boric Acid preservative for Urninalysis
Due to the possibility of cross-contamination, aliquot specimens that have undergone automated microscopy are exempt from secondary add-on testing. If add-on testing is desired, please send an additional aliquot specimen.
Test Code
UAM1
CPT Codes
81001
Includes
Includes: Microscopic examination of urine
Preferred Specimen
1 Yellow round bottom tube is preferred
Minimum Volume
3 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, or non-preserved at room temperature.
Methodology
Laminated flow cytometry
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NUR1 (Urinalysis, Beckman)
Last Updated: April 25, 2023