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HelpTest Code LAB553 URINALYSIS MICROSCOPIC ONLY
Additional Codes
Internal:11437
External:UAMICRO
Beaker: LAB553
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Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Sterile urine container
Specimen Type: Urine, random
Preferred Volume: 10 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Collection Procedure: Collect a random urine specimen.
Specimen Processing: Aliquot 10 mL of a random urine specimen. Store and transport refrigerated.
Unacceptable Condition: Specimens that have been at room temperature longer than 2 hours. Specimens in boric acid tubes. Specimens submitted in a Urine Culture vacutainer tube.
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
| Frozen (-20øC) | Not acceptable |
Method
Microscopic
Synonyms
Microscopic UA; UA Microscopic Only
Department
Hematology
Test Schedule
Daily & STAT
Test Includes
RBC, WBC, Bacteria. If present: Mucus, Epithelial Cells, Casts, Crystals, Yeast
Turnaround Time
24 hours
CPT Codes / Price Quote Code / Billing Information
CPT Code: 81015