Urinalysis

Message

Specimen must arrive within 2 hours of collection at ambient temperature or within 8 hours of collection at refrigerated temperature.



 



Test Code
UA


Preferred Specimen
Urine Catheterized, Urine Clean Catch, Urine Pedibag, Urine Suprapubic, Urine, Bladder, Urine, Left Kidney, Urine, Nephrostomy, Urine, Right Kidney, Urine, Unknown, Urine, Voided


Minimum Volume
5.00 ML, 1.00 ML


Instructions
10 mL to 15 mL from a random urine collection in a screw-capped, sterile container or use a Midstream Collection Kit. No preservative.

2. DO NOT COLLECT SPECIMENS IN BED PANS



3. Pediatric specimens can be collected in a U-Bag to ensure sterility




Transport Container
Urine Cup


Reference Range

Reference ranges are age, sex, and methodology dependant.




 



Performing Laboratory
Indiana Regional Medical Center



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.