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Order Code LAB3162 URINE MICROSCOPIC

Important Note

EPIC ABBREVATION: Urine Micro

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

Urine Microscopic

 LAB3162 Urine Micro

PRIOR TO 8/1/21:  UMIC

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
Urine (UA Preservative Transport Tube) Ambient 72 hours

Rejection Criteria

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

Reference Values

Microscopic results:

WBC:  0-5/HPF

RBC:  0-2/HPF

Bacteria:  negative (reported as negative, occasional, moderate, many, or packed)


 

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 Clinic Laboratory

Ridgeview Clinics

Test Classification and CPT Coding

81001