Test Code UA Urinalysis, Reflex to Sediment

Important Note

A urine sediment exam is automatically performed on all UAR specimens that are positive for leukocyte esterase, protein, blood, or nitrite.

Specimen	Min. Test Volume	Collection Container	Special Handling
Urine	10mL	Sterile, screw-capped collection container	Refrigerate immediately after voiding.

Assay	Gender	Age Range	Normal Range	Units
UAR	ALL	0 Minutes – 150 Years
Turbidity			Clear, slightly cloudy
Color			Straw, yellow, dark yellow, colorless, amber
Glucose			Negative
Nitrite			Negative
Ketones			Negative
Blood			Negative
Protein			Negative, Trace
Bilirubin			Negative
pH			≤5.0 - 8.0
Specific Gravity			≤ 1.005 - ≥1.030
Urobilinogen			<4.0	E.U./dL
Leukocyte Esterase			Negative
Hyaline Casts			Negative, 0-2	/LPF
Epithelial Cells			None seen, occasional, few, moderate
Red Blood Cells			0-5	/HPF
White Blood Cells			0-5	/HPF
Bacteria			None Seen, occasional

24 hours at 2-8°C

Monday - Sunday

57020-0

CPT code(s): 81003 – UA Only -OR- If UA and a Sediment exam performed CPT = 81001