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HelpTest Code URCMIC Urinalysis, Microscopic Only
Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4294 |
Methodology
Iris automated microscopy
Sample Type
Urine (Random, Clean Catch, Cath, etc.)
Specimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (18-25°C) | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | 24 hours |
| Frozen (-15 to -20°C) | N/A |
Reference Ranges
Urine Microscopic
| Test | Normal Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Crystals | Negative | |
| Epithelial Cells | Squamous | Negative to 1+ |
| Transitional | 0 - 2 (Rare) | |
| Renal Tubular | 0 - 1 (Rare) | |
| Bacteria | Male | Negative |
| Female | Negative to 1+ | |
| Mucus | Negative to 1+ | |
| Spermatozoa (Male) | Negative to 1+ | |
| Yeast | Negative | |
| Trichomonas | Negative | |
Rejection Criteria
- Samples outside of stability limits
- Samples not properly labled (2 patient identifiers required)
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Urinalysis
CPT Code
81015
LOINC
53293-7 Urinalysis microscopic panel Auto (Urine sed) [#/Area]