TEST DESCRIPTION
TEST CODE
UAC
CPT CODE
81003
EXPECTED TURNAROUND TIME
2-5 days
(TAT is the interval starting when a specimen and order are received in the laboratory and ends with release of the test result.) In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary. In the event that reflex testing is performed TAT turnaround times can be extended.
TEST INCLUDES
Appearance; Ketones,Urine; Protein; Urobilinogen; Glucose,Urine; Specific Gravity; Color;Leukocyte Esterase; Nitrite; Source; Urine pH; Blood; GATE UAC,UAR; Urine Bilirubin
SYNONYMS
NA
COLLECTION
SPECIMEN
Fresh Random Clean Catch Urine
COLLECTION CONTAINERS
Gold top tube (SST)
COLLECTION AMOUNTS
Preferred: 15.0mL
Minimum: 8.0mL
REJECTION CRITERIA
Frozen samples are unacceptable.
PROCESSING
SPECIMEN PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS
- This test requires 2 different aliquots.
- Aliquot 10.0 mL (minimum 4.0) into a urinalysis transfer tube or urine conical tube. Label with the child CID label for UAC. Deliver to appropriate urinalysis testing site/department.
- Aliquot 5.0 mL (minimum 4.0) into a Urine Transfer Tube (gray top) or Urine Transfer Tube (yellow top). Label with the child CID label for CPOS. Send to Core Microbiology.
PROCESSING SPECIMENS
Urine aliquot for Urinalysis
PROCESSED AMOUNTS
Preferred: 10.0mL
Minimum: 4.0mL
PROCESSING CONTAINERS
Transfer tube(s), urinalysis
SHIPPING/TRANSPORT & STORAGE
STABILITIES/STORAGE
AMBIENT
REFRIGERATED
FROZEN
2 hour(s)
1 day(s)
Unacceptable
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Ship refrigerated