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Complete Urinalysis with reflex to culture

Test Code
103


CPT Codes
81003

Includes
  • Color
  • Clarity
  • Specific Gravity
  • pH
  • Bilirubin
  • Ketones
  • Glucose
  • Protein
  • Urobilinogen
  • Blood
  • Leukocytes
  • Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
  • White Blood Cells (WBCs)
  • Squamous Epithelial
  • Hyaline Cast
  • Bacteria
  • All other microscopics (if seen)


Preferred Specimen

Container/Tube: Urine Collection Kit

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative.

3. Invert well before taking 4 mL aliquot.

4. Do not over fill aliquot tube, 4 mL at most.




Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
BD Tiger top Refrigerated 48 hours 
Grey top Refrigerated 72 hours
Yellow top Refrigerated 48 hours


Reference Range

None



Clinical Significance

Urinalysis testing is a set of screening tests that can be used to detect and/or help manage some common diseases or conditions.

Urine culture will reflex order if any of the below are present in Urinalysis:

  • Positive Nitrite
  • Leukocyte esterase (1+, 2+, 3+, 4+)
  • WBCs >6


Performed By
EmpowerMe Diagnostics



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.