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Test Code
URIN
Test Name
Urinalysis
CPT Codes
81003 (note: if microscopic evaluation performed CPT 81001 is charged)
Included Tests
  • Blood
  • Glucose
  • Ketone
  • Leukocytes
  • Nitrite
  • pH
  • Protein
  • Specific Gravity

Reflexed when appropriate:

  • Microscopic analysis
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 should be followed by further qualitative studies.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Urine

Collection Containers:  Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free)

 Alternate Collection Container: Marble top Plastic Urine Container (with Preservative)

Minimum Acceptable Volume:  5.0 mL

Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.
Collection Instructions
  • The first morning specimen is recommended.
  • If the specimen is likely to be contaminated by vaginal discharge or hemorrhage, a midstream clean catch specimen is desirable.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

2 Hrs - Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free)

72 Hrs - Marble top Plastic Urine Container (with Preservative)

Refrigerated

24 hours - Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free)

72 Hrs - Marble top Plastic Urine Container (with Preservative)
Causes for Rejection

Grossly bloody or mucoid urines.
Methodology
Reflectance photometry/refractometry for chemical analysis and digital flow morphology/brightfield microscopy | Automated Analyzer With Or Without Manual Microscopic
Critical Values

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