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HelpCatalog ID UA Urinalysis (Macroscopic Only)
CPOE Test Name
Urinalysis, UA
Epic EAP Test Code
LAB2104
Synonyms
Urine dipstick, urine chemistry
Specimen Type
Urine
Specimen Requirements
Red/Yellow Speckled Top Urine Tube (Ethylparaben, sodium propionate and chlorhexidine preservative); 8 mL urine
Causes for Rejection
Improper labeling; leaking container; improper storage or transport; insufficient quantity
Turn Around Time
Urgent/Emergent 1 hour; Routine 4 hours
CPT / HCPCS Code
81003
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory BI 2023 721-2120; Pediatric Laboratory BP-3230 721-7536; Family Medicine Laboratory BP-1148 721-4596
Critical Values
≥ 80 mg/dL ketones
Storage and Transport
Specimen should be examined within 2 hours of collection or promptly refrigerated at 2 – 8° C.
Special Instructions
The first morning specimen is most concentrated and most likely to reveal bacteria, casts and other formed elements, but is least likely to contain glucose or protein. Random specimens are usually considered adequate for most analysis. If bacterial evaluation is also desired, a midstream clean catch should be obtained.
Reference Range
Specific gravity 1.002 – 1.006 infants, 1.001 – 1.030 adults; pH: 5-8; Protein, Glucose, Ketones, Bilirubin, Leukocytes, Occult blood and Nitrites negative; urobilinogen: 0.2 – 1.0 Ehrlich units/dL.
CPT/HCPCS Code
81003