Test Code UA Urinalysis
Specimen Type
Urine, random sample
Container/Tube
Urine, yellow top 10 mL conical tube
No preservatives should be used
Turnaround Time
8 hours
STAT Days and Times Performed
24/7
Days and Times Performed
24/7
Method Name
Automated urine test strip and microscopic pattern
recognition analysis by Beckman Coulter Iricell instrument.
Automated Chemstrip strips on Cobas U411 and Light
microscopy methods.
Test Includes
Macroscopic analysis: Color, clarity, specific gravity, pH,
protein, glucose, occult blood, ketones, bilirubin, urobilinogen,
nitrite, leukocyte esterase.
Microscopic examination of urine sediment
Preferred Volume
10 mL
STAT Turnaround Time
1 hour
Fee Code
53592 (bundled 53553 plus 53590)
Specimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
CPT
81001 (bundled 81003 plus 81015)
Reference Values
- Specific gravity: 1.001-1.035 (1.016-1.022 with normal fluid intake)
- pH: 5-9
- Protein, glucose, ketones, bilirubin, occult blood, nitrite and leukocyte esterase: All negative
- Urobilinogen: 0.1-1.0 mg/dL
Finding |
Normal Range |
RBC: |
occasional, <3/HPF |
WBC: |
occasional, <5/HPF |
Casts: |
occasional hyaline /LPF |
Epithelial cells |
moderate squamous |
Crystals: |
amorphous urate |
uric acid |
|
ammonium urate |
|
calcium carbonate |
|
calcium oxalate |
|
amorphous phosphates |
|
triple or calcium phosphates |
Additional Information
Please note residual urine samples run on the Beckman Coulter Iricell cannot be used for other “add-on” testing.
UCMC Collection Instructions
Refrigerate sample if transportation is delayed.
No preservatives should be used