Test Code Urinalysis, Macro only Urinalysis, Macroscopic (Dipstick)
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Urinalysis
Methodology
Includes color, turbidity, specific gravity, pH, protein, glucose, ketones, bile, blood, urobilinogen, nitrites, and leukocyte esterase.
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
Specific gravity: 1.001-1.033
pH: 5.0-8.0
Protein: negative
Glucose: negative
Ketones: negative
Bile: negative
Blood: negative
Urobilinogen: 0.2 mg/dL
Leukocyte esterase: negative
Nitrites: negative
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81003