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HelpTest Code UAR UAR URINALYSIS rflx Sed & Cult
Performing Location
Specimen Required/Volume
10mL
Specimen Type
urine
Collection Container
Urine cup
Reference Values
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A urine sediment exam is automatically performed on all UA specimens that are not clear, or have positive leukocyte, protein, blood or nitrite tests.
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| CRITERIA FOR AUTOMATIC CULTURE | A urine culture will be automatically performed if the urinalysis is positive for nitrate's or leukocyte esterase's or if the urine sediment shows the presence of bacteria, yeast or WBC's | |||
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EXPECTED VALUES
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Turn-Around Guidelines
Upon arrival daily- if reflexed to culture, culture will be set up.
Method
Automated Multistix Reagent Strip
LOINC
57020-0
CPT
Cpt code(s): 81003 - UA Only -
OR - 81001 - UA and Sediment exam
+ 87086 - Urine Culture if applicable
+ additional charges if susceptibility studies performed