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Urinalysis, Microscopic Only
MessageTest performed at York Hospital Laboratory.
Test Code
UAMO
CPT Codes
81015
Includes
If RBC's >3/HPF, WBC's >5/HPF, yeast is present, or nitrite is positive, a Urine Culture is performed.
Preferred Specimen
12 mL urine submitted in a sterile plastic leakproof container
Instructions
Collect a freshly voided, clean-catch, mid-stream urine specimen.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 1 hour
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: Not recommended
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: Not recommended
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Leaking specimens
Methodology
Microscopic Exam
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Next Day Available STAT 1/2 Hour
Reference Range
Accompanies report
Clinical Significance
Urinalysis and urine microscopy are useful in providing information regarding the renal and metabolic status of the patient.