Overview
EPIC Code:
- LAB347
Soft Test Code:
Alternate Names
- UA
- Urine Dipstick
- Urine with Microscopic and Culture, if indicated
- Urine with Microscopic, if indicated
Included Tests
Color; Clarity; pH; Specific Gravity; Glucose; Ketones; Protein; Blood Hemoglobin; Bilirubin; Urobilinogen; Leukocyte Esterase; Nitrite
Microscopic findings will only be included if "Is Microscopic testing required?" was answered as "If Indicated" and reflexed from dipstick.
Specimen Collection & Preparation
Required Forms & Information
Order must include how the specimen was collection; Voided, Random, First Morning, CCMS, Pediatric Bag, Indwelling Catheter, Straight, Mini and In/Out Catheters, Supra Pubic, Cysto Collection
Specimen Requirements:
-OR-
8.0 mL Urine in a Yellow Capped Tube from CCMS Collection Kit
Minimum Volume:
2.0 mL Urine** This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Specimen Information:
Collection Instructions:
First morning urine is preferred
Patient Collection Instructions
Pediatric Collection Instructions
Transport and Storage:
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Ambient (18-24°C):
2 Hours
Only if testing can be completed within 2 hours of collection
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Refrigerated (2-8°C):
24 Hours
Clinical Interpretation
Reference Range:
Color: Yellow/Straw
Clarity: Clear
Specific Gravity: 1.005 - 1.030
pH: 5.0 - 8.0
Protein: Negative
Glucose: Negative
Ketones: Negative
Blood Hemoglobin: Negative
Bilirubin: Negative
Urobilinogen: 0.0 - 0.2 mg/dl
Leukocyte Esterase: Negative
Nitrite: Negative
Microscopic: 0 - 2 RBC/hpf (No bacteria seen)
Microscopic: 0 - 5 WBC/hpf (No bacteria seen)
Test Comments:
Microscopic examination of urine sediment will be performed and charged when indicated based on dipstick findings.
Methodology:
- Microscopic Exam if indicated
- Test Strip
Production Schedule
Sites Performed
- Parkview Bryan Hospital
- Parkview Cancer Institute
- Parkview DeKalb Hospital
- Parkview Huntington Hospital
- Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
- Parkview LaGrange Hospital
- Parkview Montpelier Hospital
- Parkview Noble Hospital
- Parkview Randallia Hospital
- Parkview Regional Medical Center
- Parkview Southwest
- Parkview Wabash Hospital
- Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
- Urinalysis
Turn Around Time
Same Day/1 to 2 days
Stat Eligible
Coding & Compliance
CDM
01462907
CPT Coding
81003 - If microscopic is reflexed, CPT 81001 is billed instead of 81003