URINALYSIS WITH REFLEX TO MICROSCOPIC EXAM AND CULTURE

Message
Specimen Requirement: BD Yellow/Red UA Preservative tube AND Grey top culture preservative tubeAmbulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: 3 days


Test Code
LAB17089|LAB9113 UAMRX


Alias/See Also
UAMRX


CPT Codes
81003

Includes
Includes: If any of the Urinalysis results are applicable, than a Culture Urine will be performed at an additional charge.Presence of Leukocyte esterase and the presence of Nitrite.Presence of WBC's (>10/hpf) alone.


Instructions
Processing Instructions: Specimens must be tested within two hours of collection or placed in a refrigerator at 2°to 8°C for up to 24 hours (without preservatives) or 72 hours if collected in a BD tube. Minimum Testing Volume: 2.0 mL Urine Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 3 days (preserved urine); 2 hours (non-preserved urine)Refrigerated : 3 days (preserved urine); 24 hours (non-preserved urine)Frozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Mislabeled and unlabeled specimens, delay in being sent to lab or prolonged exposure at room temperature contamination with feces, and when QNS (quantity not sufficient) status.


Report Available
STAT 4-Hours|Timed 24-Hours|Routine 24-Hours|STAT 1-Hours|Routine 4-Hours|Timed 4-Hours


Clinical Significance
1230140104



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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.