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HelpTest Code LAB5209 Urinalysis (Dipstick Only)
Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center / Asante Three Rivers Medical Center /Asante Ashland Community Hospital
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Neonate patients: Low volume samples (<1 mL) are acceptable.
Billing Code
2052504
Methodology
RRMC and TRMC: Automated testing using the iRICELL 2000 system.
Macroscopic testing is performed using test strips which are read by a dual wavelength reflectance system, specific gravity is determined by measuring the refractive index. Color is measured by transmitted light and clarity is measured by scattered light.
AACH: Automated by dipstick reader
Specimen Requirements
10 ml of random urine in a Sterile plastic container
Clean catch container should be used on all females over 10 years old
First morning specimen is always preferred
NOTE: Grossly bloody, pyridium, and other
chemical substances may interfere
Performing Department
Urinalysis
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Routine - same day
ASAP - 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
STAT - 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81003 - Urinalysis, by dip stick or tablet reagent
Additional Information
Screen for abnormalities of urine, diagnosis and management of
renal diseases, urinary tract infection, urinary tract neoplasms,
systemic diseases and inflammatory or neoplastic diseases adjacent
to the urinary tract. Limitations:
Insufficient volume, less than 2 mL may limit the extent of
procedures performed. Metabolites of Pyridium may interfere
with the dipstick reactions by producing color interference.
Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability
Stable 24 hours refrigerated at 2°-8°C
Reasons for Rejection
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
Specimen at room temperature over 2 hours.
Specimen refrigerated over 24 hours (less than 6 hours
preferred.)
Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:
1-Patient's First & Last name
2-Patient's
Date of Birth
Improper collection, “dirty catch” urine samples are
not appropriate for testing.
Extremely bloody specimens.
The presence of pharmacologic agents such as pyridium or other
medications that have caused gross discoloration of the
specimen.