Specimen:

Urine

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

3 mL urine

Testing
Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Analytic 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.

CPT Code:

81003

See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives