Urinalysis, Reflex Culture

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When submitted with a urine culture tube, a bacterial culture is set up based on defined criteria. (WBC >10 cells/hpf or Child less than 2 years of age.)

Test Code

UARFXC

Alias/See Also

70447;
Urine dipstick and microscopic with reflex to bacterial culture order based on defined criteria;
Urine, C&S if indicated

CPT Codes
81001

Includes

If the urinalysis is positive, a Urine Culture will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code 87081).
There can be additional charges for ID and Sensitivities based on the culture results

Preferred Specimen

Fresh urine in urine transport tube PLUS urine culture tube.

Minimum Volume

3.0 mL, preferred volume 10 mL for urine transport tube
2.0 mL for culture tube

Transport Container

Urine Transport Tube and Urine Culture 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

Urine Culture Tube:
Room Temperature = 2 days
Refrigerated = 2 days

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: August 16, 2022

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.