Test Code UA Urinalysis, Routine
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: UA preservative tube
Specimen Type: Urine - A freshly voided urine sample collected by the “clean catch” method is the specimen of choice. First morning urine yields the most meaningful results.
Specimen Volume: 7 mL from a random urine collection
Note: 1- Please ensure that specimens are labeled correctly. Two patient identifiers are required.
Note: 2- Specimens should be delivered to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection or kept refrigerated, away from light.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Note 1: Urines, kept at room temperature, are stable for two hour.
Note 2: If the urine specimen is not processed within two hour after collection, cap the container tightly and store at 2 - 8° C.
Performing Laboratory
The Valley Hospital
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81001
INTENDED USE:
Urinalysis is performed to aid in the diagnosis of disease, to monitor wellness, to monitor the progress of disease and to monitor therapy.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Stability:
- Urines, kept at room temperature, are stable for two hour.
- If the urine specimen is not processed within two hour after collection, cap the container tightly and store at 2 - 8° C.
Reasons for Rejection of Specimen/Cancellation of Testing:
- Specimens improperly collected or stored.
- Unlabeled or mislabeled specimens.
- Hematuria
- Gray vacutainers cannot be used for urinalysis testing.
- QNS specimen
Reference Values
See lab report for reference range.