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General Information
Alias: UA, Urine
Performed: 24 hrs.
Turn Around Time: Med Emerg: 45 minutes; Routine: 2 hrs.
CPT Codes: 81003 or 81001 if reflexed to microscopic
Performed By: Chemistry
Notes: Note, this test is also performed by the Rapid Response Lab. Testing includes color, clarity, specific gravity, pH, and urine chemistries. UA microscopic will be performed when one of more of the following tests are positive: Protein, Blood, Nitrite, or Leukocyte.
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| Color |
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| Clarity |
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| Glucose |
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|
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Negative |
|
mg/dL |
| Bilirubin |
|
|
|
Negative |
|
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| Ketones |
|
|
|
Negative |
|
mg/dL |
| Spec Gr |
|
|
|
1.002 |
1.030 |
|
| Blood |
|
|
|
Negative |
|
|
| pH |
|
|
|
5.0 |
7.0 |
|
| Protein |
|
|
|
Negative |
20 |
mg/dL |
| Urobilinogen |
|
|
|
<2 |
|
mg/dL |
| Nitrite |
|
|
|
Negative |
|
|
| Leukocytes |
|
|
|
Negative |
|
Leu/mcL |
Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Urine |
Ur Tube |
Fill Cup |
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Prefer clean catch mid-stream sample. Transport to lab within 90 minutes of collection. |
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Off-Campus samples must be refrigerated and delivered to lab within 24 hours.
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