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Test Code UA Urinalysis

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Urinalysis

Methodology

Includes color, turbidity, specific gravity, pH, protein, glucose, ketones, bile, blood, urobilinogen, bacteria, WBC count, RBC count, epithelial cells, LE dipstick, nitrites, leukocyte esterase, and yeast.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine, random
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container

Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. No preservative.

2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, and type of specimen.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

1 hour

Reference Values

Color: yellow
Turbidity: clear
Specific gravity: 1.001-1.033
pH: 5.0-7.5
Protein: negative
Glucose: negative
Ketones: negative

Leukocyte esterase: negative

Nitrite: negative
Bile: negative
Blood: negative
Urobilinogen: 0.2-1.0 mg/dL
Bacteria: negative
WBC: <5/hpf
RBC: <5/hpf

Test Classification and CPT Coding

81001