Test Code URCH Urinalysis, Chemistry Screen. No microscopy.
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory Services-Hematology/Urinalysis Section
Reference Values
Specific gravity: 1.005-1.030
pH: 5-7
Protein: negative
Glucose: negative
Ketones: negative
Bilirubin: negative
Occult blood: negative
Urobilinogen: <2.0
Leukocyte esterase: negative
Nitrates: negative
Methodology
Includes color, appearance, specific gravity, pH, protein, glucose, ketones, bilirubin, occult blood, leukocyte esterase, urobilinogen, and nitrite.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine, random
Container/Tube: Urine Collection Kit – cherry/yellow UA tube or sterile cup
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. No preservative.
2. Causes for rejection include specimen not refrigerated within 2 hours of collection and quantity not sufficient.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated/Ambient 72 hours – Cherry/Yellow UA Tube
Refrigerated 24 hours
Ambient 2 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81003