Urinalysis, Complete
Test Code: LAB6620
CPT Code: 81001
Lab Mnemonic
UAC1
Specimen Container
Urinalysis tube (red and yellow tiger top)
Container Code
URN
Specimen Handling
NorthShore Lab Services: 15 mL (4 min) fresh urine. Transfer an aliquot to a UA Statis Tube (Yellow Top Tube) for sample transport.
Hospital setting: 15 mL (4 min) fresh urine.
Hospital setting: 15 mL (4 min) fresh urine.
Collection Procedure
NorthShore Lab Services: Immediately after clean catch collection transfer an 3.0 mL aliquot to a yellow top tube.
Methodology
Macroscopic and microscopic examination of urine sediment
Reference Range Information
Specific gravity: 1.005-1.030
pH: 5.0-8.0
Protein: Negative
Glucose: Negative
Ketones: Negative
Bilirubin: Negative
Urobilinogen: 0.1-1.0 EU
Leukocyte Esterase: Negative
Nitrites: Negative
Bacteria: Negative
WBC: 0-5/HPF
RBC: 0-4/HPF
Mucous threads: Not significant
Epithelial Cells, Squamous: Not significant
Epithelial Cells, Renal: Rare
Casts, Hylane: 0-2/HPF
Crystals: None seen
pH: 5.0-8.0
Protein: Negative
Glucose: Negative
Ketones: Negative
Bilirubin: Negative
Urobilinogen: 0.1-1.0 EU
Leukocyte Esterase: Negative
Nitrites: Negative
Bacteria: Negative
WBC: 0-5/HPF
RBC: 0-4/HPF
Mucous threads: Not significant
Epithelial Cells, Squamous: Not significant
Epithelial Cells, Renal: Rare
Casts, Hylane: 0-2/HPF
Crystals: None seen
LOINC Information
24356-8
Schedule
Urinalysis
Daily, 24 hours
Daily, 24 hours
Place of Service
NorthShore University HealthSystem Department of Pathology
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