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Test Code UMIC Urinalysis, Microscopic

Important Note

Only available at Slidell clinic, Kenner Driftwood, St. Bernard, and Ochsner St. Mary.  All other sites, order Urinalysis, Routine (LAB347)

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB2146

Epic Description: URINALYSIS MICROSCOPIC

Reflexed from Urinalysis, routine (UMAC). 

Only available individually at Slidell clinic, Kenner Driftwood and St. Bernard.  All other sites must order UMAC (LAB347).

 

Synonym

UA Microscopic

Specimen Type

Urine, Random

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Clean Container, No Preservative

 30.0 mL 3.0 mL

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Indicate exact collection time on label. If unable to transport within 2 hours, refrigerate urine. Specimen must be analyzed within 24 hours of collection. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Home Health Agencies: Transport to laboratory within 1.5 hours of collection.

Aliquot Requirements

Urine

Optimum 30.0 mL

Minimum 1.0 mL

Performing Lab

Urinalysis

Assay Frequency

24 hours

Routine Turnaround Time

1 day

CSR Storage Requirements

Transport to laboratory. If unable to transport within 2 hours, refrigerate urine.

CPT Code Information

81001

Patient Preparation

Refer to Clean Catch Urine Collection instructions.