Automated Urine Chemistry (dipstick) Analyzer; Automated Microscopic Exam with manual review if flagged or abnormal
Edit Date:
4/5/2010
Performed:
Daily
Released:
Same day
CPT Code:
81001
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
Clean catch/midstream, catheter, cystoscopic, or suprapubic urine in a sterile plastic container. A clean, non-sterile container may be used, but will not be suitable for culture. Do not submit syringes with needles attached.
Handling:
Keep refrigerated. Send to the laboratory within 24 hours. If delayed, submit the specimen in a urinalysis preservative tube, available from Client Stervices. These special tubes are not designed for use with urine for urine culture.
Stability:
24 hours refrigerated or 72 hours preservative tube.
Standard Volume:
10 mL urine.
Minimum Volume:
6 mL urine (smaller volumes reported with disclaimer).
Transport:
Refrigerated, or in a urinalysis preservative tube.
Comments:
Automated analysis for urine chemical (dipstick) parameters, and microscopic examination of urine sediment for formed elements. Includes: Specific gravity, chemical reactions (leukocyte esterase, nitrate, pH, protein, glucose, ketone, urobilinogen, bilirubin, and blood), and microscopic exam (WBC, RBC, bacteria, casts, crystals, epithelial cells, and other findings).
Rejection Criteria:
Frozen specimen; fecal contamination; specimen submitted with needle attached; unpreserved specimen left more than 24 hours.