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HelpTest Code 090 Urinalysis with Microscopy
Additional Codes
ALAB: UAFULL
PowerChart: UA (Urinalysis) with Microscopic Automatic
MA Cerner: Urinalysis
Test Method
Reagent Impregnated Strips; N-Multistix 10 SG, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostic
Wet Prep Microscopy
Specimen Requirement
10 mL of urine is required. First morning void is recommended.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect the first morining void into a clean specimen container with a tight fitting lid. Label the specimen appropriately with two identifiers, patient name and another identifier, (patient ID number, DOB, etc.) include date and time of collection. Protect the urine from strong light prior to transport. Transport urine collections to laboratory as soon as possible. Urine, protected from strong light, may be stored at room temperature for up to 2 hours. If a delay in transport may exceed 2 hours, refrigerate the specimen for up to 4 hours. Specimens not meeting the above storage criteria may be rejected.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours after the speicmen arrives at the testing site.
Expedite orders: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT orders: Typically completed within 20 minutes after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
Color: Yellow
Appearance: Clear
pH: 5.0-7.5
Specific Gravity:
Random Specimen: 1.005-1.035
24 Hour Specimen: 1.015-1.025
Protein: Negative
Glucose: Negative
Ketones: Negative
Bilirubin: Negative
Blood: Negative
Nitrite: Negative
Urobilinogen: 0.1-1.0 eu/dL
Leukocyte Esterase: Negative
Microscopic Exam:
WBC: 0-3/HPF
RBC: 0-5/HPF
CPT Code Information
81001 Urine Tests: Urinalysis, by dip stick or tablet reagent for bilirubin, glucose, hemoglobin, ketones, leukocytes, nitrite, pH, protein, specific gravity, urobilinogen, any number of these constituents; automated with microscopy
BCBS requires a signed ABN. (Not covered for preventative care.)
Useful For
Screening for urinary tract diseases and some nonrenal diseases
LOINC Code Information
24356-8 Urinalysis Complete Panel-Urine