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Test Code
URFX
Test Name
Urinalysis with Culture Reflex
CPT Codes
81001
Included Tests
  • Blood
  • Glucose
  • Ketone
  • Leukocytes
  • Nitrite
  • pH
  • Protein
  • Specific Gravity
  • Red Blood Cell (RBC)/ High Power Field (HPF)
  • White Blood Cell (WBC)/ High Power Field (HPF)
  • Other Microscopic Elements As Observed
Expected Turnaround Time
1 day
Clinical Utility

Can be used to evaluate abnormalities in the urine, renal disease, UTI, urinary tract neoplasms, and systemic diseases. It is a screening test and positive results of defined parameters will reflex for bacterial culture.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Urine

Preferred Collection Containers: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free) and Grey Top (Boric Acid).

Minimum Acceptable Volume:

  • Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free): 5.0 mL
  • Grey Top (Boric Acid): 4.0 mL

Note: If unable to collect both container types, the preservative free urine container must be prioritized to ensure all testing can be completed.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

24 hours
Causes for Rejection
  • Grossly bloody or mucoid urines.
  • Specimens rejected due to being grossly bloody or mucoid are still acceptable for culture - UR will need to be ordered.
Methodology
Automated Analyzer With Microscopic
Critical Values

HNL Lab Medicine Critical Values
Performing Location
17th Street Hospital, Carbon Hospital, Cedar Crest Hospital, Dickson City Hospital, Hazleton Hospital, Hecktown Oaks Hospital, Muhlenberg Hospital, Pocono Hospital, Roble Road Core Laboratory, Schuylkill Hospital
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
Reflex Tests
UR
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