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HelpTest Code URFLX Urinalysis With Reflex Culture
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
Minimum Volume: 5 mL
Reference Values
| Chemistry Analyte | Reference |
|---|---|
| Color | Yellow |
| Appearence | Clear |
| Glucose | Negative |
| Protien | Negative |
| Bilirubin | Negative |
| Urobilinogen | 0.2-1.0 mg/dl |
| pH | 5.0-8.0 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.000-1.035 |
| Blood | Negative |
| Ketones | Negative |
| Nitrites | Negative |
| Leukocytes | Negative |
| Microscopic Analyte | Reference |
|---|---|
| WBC | 0-5/HPF |
| RBC | 0-3/HPF |
| Bacteria | None Present |
| Epithelial Cells | Few/HPF |
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 2 hours (48 Hours if utilizing BD™ Urine Complete Cup Kit)
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
DxU Iris Workcell
Reflectance Spectrophotometry (SP)
Refractometer
Digital Flow Morphology with Auto-Particle Recofnition (APR)
Note: Culture will only be set up if warranted based on laboratory criteria.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81003
Reflex Criteria
All urine specimens with urinalysis testing ordered will reflex a urine culture if any of the following abnormalities are present:
| Analyte | Reflex if: |
|---|---|
| Nitrites | Positive |
| Leukocyte Esterase | 1+ (small) or greater |
| Bacteria | 2+ or greater |
| WBC's | 6-10/HPF or greater |