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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