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Urine Microscope Exam
Test Code1287
CPT Codes
81015
Preferred Specimen
Container/Tube:Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: 12 mL from a random urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Note: Two separate specimens are required if culture is also requested. See #423 Culture, Urine
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate <12 hours
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: <2 hours
Refrigerated: <12 hours
Refrigerated: <12 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens received room temp >2 hours from collection
Specimens received refrigerated >12 hours from collection
Specimens received refrigerated >12 hours from collection
Methodology
Microscopic exam of sediment
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
A small amount of WBCs, RBCs, epithelial cells, hyaline casts, and mucus
Performed By
CoxHealth
