Sign in →

Test Code LAB40001 Urinalysis, Automated, with Reflex Microscopic and Reflex Culture

Important Note

Microscopy performed automatically if any of the following are positive:  leukocytes, blood, nitrite, protein

Specimen Requirements

10.0 mL urine.

Specimen Stability

2 hours at 20-25° C 

8 hours at 2-8° C

If sample will not arrive at the performing lab within 8 hours of collection, urine needs to be aliquotted into a red and yellow preservative tube, and sent to the performing lab refrigerated. If aliquotted off into the red and yellow preservative tube, sample is good for up to 72 hours refrigerated. 

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

Negative for: Leukocytes, Nitrite, Protein, Blood, Ketone, Bilirubin, Glucose

pH:  5.0 – 8.0

Urobilinogen:  0.2 – 1.0 mg/dL

Specific Gravity:  1.003 – 1.035

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

Sysmex UN-3000

CPT Code

81001 or 81003