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URINALYSIS, REFLEX TO MICROSCOPIC EXAM |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB3221 Geisinger Epic ID: 6395 | |
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: |
Color: Yellow, straw Clarity: Clear Specific gravity: 1.003 - 1.030 Esterase: Negative Nitrite: Negative pH: 5-7.5 Protein: Negative Glucose: Negative Ketone: Negative Urobilinogen: Normal (0.2 to 1.0 mg.dL) Bilirubin: Negative Blood: Negative RBC: 0-2/HPF WBC: 0-2/HPF Bacteria: 0-25/HPF |
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CPT code(s): |
Dipstick non-automated with Microscopic 81000, Dipstick automated with Microscopic 81001. Dipstick non -automated no microscopic 81002, Dipstick automated no microscopic 81003. | |
| 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: |
Color, clarity, specific gravity, esterase, nitrite, pH, protein, glucose, ketone, urobilinogen, bilirubin, blood, and microscopic (if indicated by lab criteria: blood/esterase/nitrite positive. Protein = 30 mg/dL). | |
Methodology: |
Colorimetric and microscopic examination |
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Synonyms: |
Urine chemistry with reflexive microscopic if indicated, UAC
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Clinical significance: |
Routine dipstick urinalysis with microscopic examination of formed elements may be useful in assessing 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
Geisinger Medical Center Muncy