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Additional Codes
LAB347
Methodology
Includes specific gravity, color, appearance, glucose, ketones, occult blood, nitrite, bilirubin, pH, urobilinogen, protein, leukocyte esterase, WBC, RBC, mucus, and bacteria. Components of a urinalysis can be ordered individually.
Microscopic examination is performed if one or more of the following tests are positive on the dipstick: leukocyte esterase, nitrite, protein, or occult blood.
Used to detect the presence of infection and/or other abnormalities in the urine.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Urinalysis and Feces Laboratory
CPT: 81003
Specimen Requirements
1. Collect at least 10 mL from a first-morning, voided urine in a screw-capped container.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, date of birth or hospital account number, and department.
3. Forward promptly.
4. Specimen stability: stable for one and one-half hours at room temperature, or 8 hours if refrigerated.
Reference Values
Appearance: clear
Color: yellow
Specific gravity: 1.008-1.030
pH: 5-8
Leukocyte esterase: negative
Nitrite: negative
Protein: negative mg/dL
Glucose: negative
Ketones: negative
Occult blood: negative erythrocytes/mcL
Bilirubin: negative
Urobilinogen: 0.2-1.0 mg/dL
MICROSCOPIC (if indicated)
WBC: 0-5/hpf
RBC: 0-3/hpf
Mucus: none seen/lpf
Bacteria: negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT