Test Code UAM Urinalysis, Complete
Methodology
Automated
Reflex Testing:
Urinary fat is performed when protein is positive and >5 hpf non-squamous epithelial cells. Ictotest® is performed when bilirubin is positive. Reducing substances is performed on patients <2 years of age.
Performing Laboratory
Munson Healthcare Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 4 hours of collection if stored ambient or within 24 hours if stored refrigerated.
Submit >4 mL from a midstream, “clean-catch,” random urine collection. No preservative. Send specimen refrigerated in a plastic urine container.
Reference Values
RBC: <4/hpf
WBC: <4/hpf
Specific gravity: 1.003-1.035
pH: 5.0-8.0
Leukocyte esterase: negative
Nitrite: negative
Protein, qualitative: negative
Glucose: negative
Ketones: negative
Urobilinogen: <2 mg/dL
Bilirubin: negative
Blood: negative
Color: colorless or yellow
Clarity: clear
Critical value (automatic call-back):
for patients up to 21 years old: call if either ketone or glucose positive
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81015