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Test Code UAMICCUL Urinalysis rflx Micro Culture

Collection Method

Urine Collection

Container

Clean Screw-top Container

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Clean Screw-top Container

Acceptable Specimes

Clean Screw-top Container

Units

N/A 

Reference Ranges

Dipstick

Color Light Yellow, Yellow
Appearance Clear
Specific Gravity 1.010 - 1.025
pH Urine pH is affected by diet, medications,
systemic acid-base disturbances, and renal
tubular function. pH may affect urinary stone
formation.
Leukocyte Negative
Nitrate Negative
Protein < 2 mg/dL
Bilirubin Negative
Blood Negative

 

Microscopic

White Blood Cells 0 - 5 cells/hpf
Red Blood Cells 0 - 2 cells/hpf
Squamous Epithelial Cells None seen, 1-5 cells/hpf
Renal Epithelial Cells None seen
Yeast None seen
Bacteria None seen 
Mucous None seen 
Hyaline Casts 0 - 10 casts/lpf 
Granular Casts None seen 
All other casts None seen 
All crystals but amorphous None seen

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 1 hour
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 24 hours
Frozen (-20°C) N/A

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description DxU

 

CPT Code(s)

81001

Panel Components

N/A