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HelpEPIC CODE: LAB348 Urinalysis, Complete
ADDITIONAL TEST CODE
Sunquest: UA
REGIONAL HOSPITAL PERFORMING
UPH Methodist Hospital
UPH Pekin Hospital
UPH Proctor Hospital
Collect
Random urine. First morning voided specimen collected in a BD
non-additive (pale yellow top) vacutainer tube from BD Vacutainer
Urine Collection Kit.
Exceptions: Behavioral Health and pedi-bags; Non-Vacutainer
specimens accepted with priority label within 2 hours
Storage/Transport Temperature
8 mL aliquot from a well-mixed random collection at 2-8oC.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient (room temperature) Stability: 1 hour (In BD Yellow Top Tube – 24 hours)
Refrigerated (2-8oC) Stability:(2-8°C) Stability: 24 hours
Frozen (<-20°C) Stability: not acceptable
Unacceptable Conditions
Non-Vacutainer collections containers, Improperly labeled specimens, Insufficient volume; Improperly stored specimens (frozen or over 1 hour at room temperature), Contaminated (preservatives or fecal), Inappropriate container (glass, medication bottles)
Days Performed
Urinalysis (Sunday – Saturday)
Methodology
Dip Stick Biochemical & Microscopic Elements
CPT Codes
81001
Notes
Results include color, appearance, specific gravity, pH, protein, glucose, urobilinogen, ketones, bilirubin, blood, nitrite, leukocyte, microscopic exam (WBC, RBC, mucus epithelial , bacteria, casts, crystals and miscellaneous elements..