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Test ID NBLD0001 Urinalysis Dipstick with Microscopic

AKA

Complete UA

Specimen Type/Requirements

Sterile Container - Urine, Random

 

Conical Yellow-top tube no preservatives (Lawson #6185749) - Urine, Random

 

Indicate one of the following acceptable sources:

  • Bagged
  • Bladder Tap
  • Cath-Indwelling
  • Cath-Straight
  • Cath-Suprapubic
  • Clean Catch
  • Cystoscopy
  • Nephrostomy-Indwelling
  • Nephrostomy-Surgical
  • Urostomy (ileal conduit)
  • Voided

See below links for Patient Instructions:

Urine Collection Patient Instructions

Urine Collection Patient Instructions - Spanish

Urine Collection Instructions by Bag for Infants and Children

 

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     10.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     1.0 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     2 hours     
 Refrigerated     24 hours     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     Not Acceptable     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Automated Urine Analyzer/Microscopy

CPT

81001

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji

Sanford Laboratories Rapid City

Additional Information

Includes appearance, pH, Specific Gravity, protein, glucose, ketone, bilirubin, blood, nitrates, leukocyte esterase, and urobilinogen as well as a microscopic examination of the urine. 

Report Available

1 day