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HelpTest Code UA Urinalysis, Routine
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory Services-Hematology/Urinalysis Section
Reference Values
Specific gravity: 1.005-1.030
pH: 5-7
Protein: negative
Bilirubin: negative
Urobilinogen: <2.0
Glucose: negative
Ketones: negative
Occult blood: negative
RBC: 0-3/hpf
WBC: 0-2/hpf
Bacteria: negative on spun specimen
Leukocyte esterase: negative
Casts: 0-4 hyaline casts/lpf
Crystals: negative
Methodology
Includes color, appearance, specific gravity, pH, protein, glucose, occult blood, ketones, bilirubin, leukocyte esterase, casts, RBC, WBC, bacteria, urobilinogen, and nitrite. Microscopic examination of urine sediment.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine; clean catch, cystoscopy, catheterized, or suprapubic aspirate
Container/Tube: Urine Collection Kit-cherry/yellow UA tube or sterile cup
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.
Causes for Rejection: Improper storage or quantity not sufficient
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refigerate/Ambient 72 hours-Cherry/Yellow UA Tube
Refrigerate 24 hours-Sterile Cup
Ambient 2 hours-Sterile Cup
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81001