Urine Microscopic only
| Label Mnemonic: | UAMO |
| Epic code: | LAB1165 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 81015 |
Specimen(s):
Urine, Random
Collection Medium:
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| Yellow top round bottom tube (no additive) |
Minimum:
10 mL; random specimen
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
RBC: 0-2/hpf; WBC: 0-5/hpf
Comments:
Number of WBC and RBC per high power field will always be reported.
Other constituents will be reported if seen.
Please print, complete and submit the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) along with the Laboratory Requisition before shipping the specimen.
Please print, complete and submit the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) along with the Laboratory Requisition before shipping the specimen.
Methodology:
Flowcell Microscopy
Instructions:
Submit the entire unspun urine sample.
Sample
Processing:
Submit in leak-proof container.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate, 2-8°C.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
81015