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Test Code UA UA URINALYSIS rflx Sediment

Important Note

Keep Urine Refrigerated

Specimen Required/Volume

10mL

Specimen Type

urine

Collection Container

Urine Cup or any clean screw-capped container

 

Collection Instructions

standard urine collection protocol

 

 

 

Reference Values

 

A urine sediment exam is automatically performed on all UA specimens that are not clear, or have positive leukocyte, protein, blood or nitrite tests.

 

     

 

EXPECTED VALUES

 

Refer to Report Examples for all component test ranges

 

Turn-Around Guidelines

Daily upon arrival

Method

Automated Multistix Reagent Strip

LOINC

57020-0

CPT

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