URINE, ROUTINE ANALYSIS (Dipstick Only)
| Synonyms: | Urinalysis, Dipstick Only; UA |
| Computer Code: | (UMA) |
| Specimen Collection: | 10 mL fresh random urine. Send immediately. In-house specimens are rejected if specimen is received >2 hrs post collection. Collection time must be documented on specimen & requisition. |
| Minimum Volume: | 5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Refrigerate immediately. Transport within 8 hours of collection. |
| Reference Values: | Specific Gravity: 1.002-1.029 pH: 4.5-7.8 Bilirubin: Negative Glucose: Negative Ketones: Negative Proteins: Negative Nitrite: Negative Urobilinogen: 0.0-1.0 E.U./DL Leukocyte Esterase: Negative Hemoglobin: Negative Chemical screen only - No microscopic. |
| Lab Code: | Hematology |
| Requisition: | URINE |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 4 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 81003 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |