Test Code UMICRO Urinalysis Microscopy LAB2104
Test Method
Wet Prep Microscopy
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.
Specimen Requirement
10 mL of first morning voided urine is required.
Useful For
Screening for urinary tract diseases and some nonrenal
diseases
Reference Values
Microscopic Exam:
WBC: 0-3/HPF
RBC: 0-5/HPF
CPT Code Information
81015 Urine Tests: Urinalysis, microscopi only
LOINC Code Information
24365-9 Urinalysis Microscopic Panel-Urine Sediment
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.
Transport
urine collections to laboratory as soon as possible. Urine 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.