Urinalysis, Reflex Microscopic

Message

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Microscopic review of sediment is performed based on defined criteria (Protein >30, Positive Blood, Nitrates, or Leukocyte esterase.)

Test Code

UARFXM

Alias/See Also

7909;
U/A;
U.A.;
U-A;
UA (urine submitted);
Urinalysis;
Urine Analysis;
Urine dipstick with reflex to microscopic if indicated per criteria.
UA and Clean Catch Comment; If urinalysis tu

CPT Codes
81003 (reflex 81015)

Includes

Chemical dipstick with reflex to microscopic examination(8563) CPT code(s) 81015 based on defined criteria

Preferred Specimen

Fresh urine in urine transport tube

Minimum Volume

3.0 mL, preferred volume 10 mL

Instructions

obtain specimen in urine collection cup, then transfer to urine transport tube

Transport Container

Urine Collection Cup and Urine Transport Tube

Transport Temperature

Urine Transport Tube = Room Temperature
Collection cup = Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Unpreserved Urine Cup
     Room Temperature (15-25 degrees C) = 2 hours
     Refrigerated (2-8 degrees C) = 24 hours
     Frozen (-20 degrees C) = N/A

UA Preservative Tube (Red/Yellow)
     Room Temperature (15-25 degrees C) = 3 days
     Refrigerated (2-8 degrees C) = 3 days
     Frozen (-20 degrees C) = N/A

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

Past specimen stability times, incorrect transport container, insufficient sample volume.

Methodology
Chemical strip and flow cell cytometry

Setup Schedule

24/7
UR

Report Available

same day

Clinical Significance

Urinalysis aids in the diagnosis of disease, and/or monitors wellness, therapy or progress of disease.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: November 23, 2021

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.