URINE MICROSCOPIC

Message
Collection Instructions: Preferred specimen is a mid-stream, clean catch sample. Additional Information: If a urine culture is needed, submit a separate order and specimen in gray-top urine culture tube. UA-preservative tubes are not acceptable for culture testing.


Test Code
LAB2443 UMIC


Alias/See Also
UMIC


CPT Codes
81015

Instructions
Minimum volume: 1 mLStability: Preserved UrineRoom temperature: 72 hoursRefrigerated : 72 hoursFrozen: UnacceptableUnpreserved UrineRoom temperature: 2 hoursRefrigerated : 24 hoursFrozen: UnacceptableRejection Criteria: Mislabeled and unlabeled specimens, delay in being sent to the laboratory/prolonged exposure at room temperature, contamination with feces, and QNS (quantity not sufficient) status.


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


Clinical Significance
1230140111



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.