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Test Code USEDX Urine Sediment

Specimen Collection Information

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

Reference Ranges & Critical Values

Assay Gender Age Range Normal Range Critical Values Units
USEDX ALL 0 Minutes – 150 Years      
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    

Specimen Stability

24 hours at 2-8°C

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Sunday

Collection Instructions

Standard Urine Collection Protocol

LOINC

24365-9

CPT

81015