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Urinalysis, Chemical
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Urine chemical dipstick only
Urine chemical dipstick only
Test Code
UMAC
Alias/See Also
70474;
Urine dipstick;
UA, Macro;
Urinalysis, Macro;
Urogram;
Macroscopic Urinalysis
Urine dipstick;
UA, Macro;
Urinalysis, Macro;
Urogram;
Macroscopic Urinalysis
CPT Codes
81003
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
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
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
Setup Schedule
24/7
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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