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MICROSCOPIC EXAM, URINE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2680 Geisinger Epic ID: 15221 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Random urine | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
20 mL of urine; minimum 8 mL. Smaller volumes may be tested with appropriate comment entered on report. | |
Special notes: |
Patient Collection Instructions | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Room temperature (preferred) or refrigerated at 2-8°C (unpreserved urines from clinic sites). | |
Specimen stability: |
UA preservative tube: 72 hours at room temperature (preferred) or refrigerated at 2-8°C. Unpreserved urine: 2 hours at room temperature, 24 hours refrigerated 2-8° C. Do not reject if received refrigerated. |
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Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
WBC: 0-2/HPF RBC: 0-2/HPF Bacteria: 0-25/HPF |
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CPT code(s): |
80105 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Microscopic examination | |
Methodology: |
Microscopic Examination |
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Synonyms: |
Urine microscopic examination, UAM
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Clinical significance: |
Urine microscopy is used to broadly screen the renal and metabolic status of the patient. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC |
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| Review Date: | 12/14/2022 | |
Performing Locations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital
Geisinger Community Medical Center