Test Code UMACRS Urinalysis with Reflex Testing LAB3914
Test Method
Reagent Impregnated Strips; N-Multistix 10 SG, Siemens
Healthcare Diagnostic
Wet Prep Microscopy
Specimen Requirement
10 mL of urine is required. First morning void is
recommended.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect the first morining void into a clean specimen
container
with a tight fitting lid. Label the specimen appropriately with
two
identifiers, patient name and another identifier, (patient ID
number, DOB, etc.) include date and time of collection. Protect
the
urine from strong light prior to transport. Transport urine
collections to laboratory as soon as possible. Urine, protected
from strong light, may be stored at room temperature for up to
2
hours. If a delay in transport may exceed 2 hours, refrigerate
the
specimen for up to 4 hours. Specimens not meeting the above
storage
criteria may be rejected.
Reference Values
Color: Yellow
Appearance: Clear
pH: 5.0-7.5
Specific Gravity:
Random Specimen: 1.005-1.035
24 Hour Specimen: 1.015-1.025
Protein: Negative
Glucose: Negative
Ketones: Negative
Bilirubin: Negative
Blood: Negative
Nitrite: Negative
Urobilinogen: 0.1-1.0 eu/dL
Leukocyte Esterase: Negative
Microscopic Exam:
WBC: 0-3/HPF
RBC: 0-5/HPF
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours after the
speicmen arrives at the testing site.
Expedite orders: Typically completed within 1 hour after the
specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT orders: Typically completed within 20 minutes
after
the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Useful For
Screening for urinary tract diseases and some nonrenal
diseases
LOINC Code Information
24356-8 Urinalysis Complete Panel-Urine
CPT Code Information
81001 Urine Tests: Urinalysis, by dip stick or tablet
reagent
for bilirubin, glucose, hemoglobin, ketones, leukocytes,
nitrite,
pH, protein, specific gravity, urobilinogen, any number of
these
constituents; automated with microscopy
BCBS requires a signed ABN. (Not covered
for
preventative care.)