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Test Code LAB0263533 Urinalysis, Dipstick Only

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EPIC Test Codes
LAB0263533 URINALYSIS, DIPSTICK ONLY

 

Reporting Title

Urinalysis, Dipstick Only

Methodology

Automated Chemical Reaction

Performing Laboratory

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type:

Preferred: Urine, random, midstream

Acceptable: Urine, random, voided

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 12 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 10 mL

Additional Information: Volumes <10 mL will be processed and a qualifying statement included on the report.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred) ≤24 hours/Ambient ≤2 hours

Reference Values

Color: Yellow, Dk Yellow

Clarity: Clear

pH: 5.0-8.5

Specific gravity: 1.005-1.035

Bio-chemical tests: Negative—Semi-quantitative results will be reported.

Additional confirmatory testing includes:

Visual comment if nitrate is positive

Critical Values:

Positive ketone on newborn

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

81003