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HelpTest Code URMAC Urinalysis, Macroscopic Only
Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4217 |
Purpose
Urinalysis is a rapid method of semi-quantitatively examining a urine specimen for the most common chemicals excreted by the kidney. Urinalysis is used for diagnosis and management of renal and urinary tract disease, and for detection of certain metabolic or systemic diseases not directly related to the kidney.
Methodology
Iris automated chemistry
Clinitek Status
Sample Type
Urine (Random, Clean Catch, Cath, etc.)
Specimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (18-25°C) | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | 24 hours |
| Frozen (-15 to -25°C) | N/A |
Reference Ranges
| Test | Normal Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Colorless, Straw, Yellow | |
| Clarity | Clear | |
| Specific Gravity | 1.005 - 1.030 | |
| pH | 5.0 - 8.0 | |
| Protein | Negative or trace | |
| Glucose | Negative | |
| Ketones | Negative | |
| Bilirubin | Negative | |
| Blood | Negative | |
| Nitrite | Negative | |
| Urobilinogen | Negative to 1.0 | |
| Esterase | Male | Negative |
| Female | Negative to Trace | |
Rejection Criteria
- Samples outside of stability limits
- Samples not properly labled (2 patient identifiers required)
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCareYakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Urinalysis
CPT Code
81003
LOINC
24537-6 Urinalysis macro (dipstick) panel (U)