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Order Code LAB3152 Urinalysis, Dipstick and Microscopy with Reflex to Culture

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

RV Urinalysis with Reflex to Culture

LAB3152

UACX
RV Urinalysis with Reflex to Culture (Sysmex UN) LAB3152 UACX

 

Useful For

Urinalysis measurements are used to aid in the diagnosis of metabolic disorders, kidney function anomalies, urinary tract infections, and liver function.

Specimen Requirements

  1. First morning clean-catch urine is optimal. Fresh, random specimen and catheter urine specimen also acceptable.
  2. Optimal volume is 12mL. Minimum volume is 1mL. Note: Urine culture orders and reflexes will require an additional 1mL of urine.
  3. Collect in sterile collection cup or UA Preservative Transport Tube (see Specimen Stability below)
  4. Avoid contamination of specimen with soap, feces, oil, or powder.
  5. Label collection container with patient full name, medical record number, date of birth. Include date and time of collection and source of specimen.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Stability        
Urine (No Preservative) Ambient 2 hours
Urine (No Preservative) Refrigerated 24 hours

Rejection Criteria

Any specimen that does not adhere to specimen requirements listed above will be rejected.

Reference Values

Test 

Macroscopic 

Microscopic 

Bilirubin  

Negative  

 

Blood, occult  

Negative,   

0-2/HPF 

Glucose  

Negative  

 

Ketones  

Negative  

 

Leukocytes  

Negative  

0-5/HPF 

Nitrites  

Negative  

 

pH  

5.0-8.0  

 

Protein, qualitative  

Negative  

 

Specific Gravity  

1.005-1.030  

 

Urobilinogen qualitative (0.2,1) 

Normal  

 

Epithelial Cells  

 

None Seen 

Bacteria  

 

None Seen 

Unclassified Casts 

N/A 

0-2/LPF 

Color 

Yellow to Dark Yellow 

 

Clarity 

Clear 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory

Two Twelve Medical Center Laboratory

Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center Laboratory
Ridgeview Le Sueur Medical Center Laboratory

Ridgeview Clinics

Test Classification and CPT Coding

81001 - Urinalysis

87088 - Culture, urine (if appropriate)

Urine Culture Reflex Criteria

  • * New criteria as of 7/21/26

    • Reflex Criteria for Culture Adults ≥18

      • Nitrate Positive 
      •  Leukocyte Esterase 1+ or greater
      •  WBC ≥ 11/hpf
      •  Bacteria >/=Moderate/hpf
      •  Yeast Present

    • Reflex Criteria for Culture Pediatrics <18

      • Nitrate Positive
      • Leukocyte Esterase ≥Trace
      • WBC ≥6/hpf
      • Bacteria >/=Moderate/hpf
      • Yeast Present