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Urinalysis, Catheterized
MessageNote: A microscopic review will be performed on any specimen with abnormal urinalysis results. Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday
Test Code
CATHURN
CPT Codes
81003
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL urine
Instructions
1. Insert straight catheter and drain 1.0 mL of urine into a scre-capped, sterile container. 2. Label container with patient's full name, medical record number, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen. 3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly. Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
Transport Container
Screw-capped, sterile container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated specimens stable for 12 hours.
Methodology
Dipstick/Analyzer/Microscopic
Reference Range
DIPSTICK: Specific gravity: 1.001-1.035 pH: 4.6-8.0 Protein: negative Glucose: negative Ketones: negative Bilirubin: negative Urobilinogen: negative Blood: negative Nitrate: negative Leukocytes: negative MICROSCOPIC RBC: 1-3/hpf WBC 0-4/hpf Casts: none seen
Clinical Significance
Useful for basic clincal diagnosis
Last Updated: December 20, 2013
