Urinalysis, ATN (Acute Tubular Necrosis)

Message

Specimen must arrive within 15 minutes of collection

Test Code

1284

CPT Codes
81001

Includes

Includes color, appearance, specific gravity, pH, protein, glucose, ketones, blood, bilirubin, urobilinogen, nitrites, leukocyte esterase, and microscopic examination of urine sediment .

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 <=15 minutes

Methodology

International Remote Imaging Systems Automated Analyzer/Urisystem/Chemstrip

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

Specific gravity: 1.002-1.030
pH: 5-8
Protein: none detected
Bilirubin: negative
Glucose: negative
Ketones: negative
Blood: negative
Urobilinogen: 0.1-1.0 mg/dL
Nitrite: negative
Leukocyte esterase: negative
Color: straw
Appearance: clear or cloudy

Microscopic:

RBC/hpf: 0-2/hpf
WBC/hpf: 0-5/hpf
Hyaline Casts/lpf: 0-2/lpf
Granular Casts/lpf: 0-2/lpf
Bacteria: None
Yeast: None
Epithelium: 1+
Crystals: None
Amorphous Material: None
Mucous: None to 1+

Performed By
CoxHealth

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