Urinalysis

Clinical Utility

If there is abdominal pain, back pain, frequent or painful urination, blood in urine, or other urinary problems. May be a part of a routine medical exam to screen for certain health conditions.

Methodology

Reagent strip with Microscopy

Turn Around Time

24 hours

Submit with Order

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation:

Mid-stream clean catch, random, first-morning, or post-prandial urine

Specimen Type:

Urine

Collection Device:

Sterile urine cup

Specimen Preparation:

Fresh, cleanly voided urine collected in a clean container; optimum: 50 ml, minimum: 2ml

Storage/Transport Temperature:

Storage: 2-8°C

Transport: 2-8°C

Rejection Criteria:

1. The request form does not contain the following information:
-Patient’s name and ID number (accession number, at least identification information)
-Name of physician
-Time and date collected
-Test requisition form
2. Specimen is unlabeled.
3. Old, unpreserved urine sample: Over 24 hours after collection.
4. Unrefrigerated routine UA sample: Over 2 hours after collection.
5. Improperly sealed or leaking containers.
6. Specimens submitted in unapproved containers or containers contaminated on the outside.

Stability:

Ambient: 2 hours

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Notes

Disclaimer: The laboratory is regulated under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 as qualified to perform high complexity clinical testing and is accredited by College of American Pathologists (CAP).

CPT Codes

81001