Urinalysis
| Order Code: | UASI |
| Order Form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Specimen:
Urine
Collection Medium:
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| Yellow top conical tube (no additive) |
Minimum:
3 mL urine
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Specific gravity: 1.015-1.025; pH: 4.0-10.0, Dipstick negative
for protein, hemoglobin, bilirubin, urobilinogen, ketones,
glucose, leukocyte esterase and nitrite.
Methodology:
Reflectance Spectrophotometry
Sample
Processing:
Submit urine in leak-proof plastic container.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate if stored overnight, weekends or holidays.
Transport
Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
CPT Code:
81003
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives