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Urinalysis, Microscopic and Culture (Reflex)
MessageReflex to Microscopic and Culture at additional charge for presence of any degree of Blood, Nitrite, Leukocyte and for precense of greater than trace amounts of protein.
Test Code
IDIP+
Preferred Specimen
Urine, random, 3.0 mL minimum
Transport Container
Clean container
Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 2 hours at room temp., 12 hours refrigerated. Use of UA preservative tube- Stable 72 hours room temp or refrigerated.
Reference Range
See report for normal ranges. Critical Values: Newborns: Positive ketones, sugars or reducing substances.
Clinical Significance
Detect abnormalities of urine; diagnose and manage renal disease, urinary tract infection, systemic diseases, urinary tract neoplasms. The culture is designed to quantitate the growth of significant bacteria when collected by clean catch guidelines or from indwelling catheters.
