Automated Microscopic Exam with Manual Microscopy if indicated by instrument flagging
Edit Date:
4/5/2010
Performed:
Daily
Released:
Same day
CPT Code:
81015
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 Services. These special tubes are not designed for use with urine for urine culture.
Stability:
24 hours refrigerated or 72 hours in preservative tube.
Standard Volume:
10 mL urine.
Minimum Volume:
6 mL urine.
Transport:
Refrigerated or in urinalysis preservative tube.
Comments:
Includes evaluation for WBC, RBC, epithelial cells, bacteria and crystals.
Rejection Criteria:
Frozen specimen; fecal contamination; specimen with needle attached; unpreserved specimen held longer than 24 hours.
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