Urinalysis

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Test Name:

Urinalysis

Ordering Information:

Testing can include:
Color, clarity, pH, specific gravity, protein, glucose, ketones, blood,
leukocyte esterase, nitrites, WBC, RBC, epithelial cells, hyaline casts,
bacteria and other formed elements

Collection Device/Tube Type:

60 mL sterile, plastic specimen container

Submission Requirements:

10 mL urine

Handling/Storage Comments:

For testing referred to EDM Base Lab:
• Refrigerate sample within 2 hours of collection unless testing is performed immediately
• Testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection

For testing referred to CGY DSC:
• Refrigerate sample within 4 hours of collection unless testing is performed immediately
• Testing must be performed within 24 hours of collection

Frequency of Testing:

Daily

Reference Range:

Macroscopic
Color	Colorless, yellow, amber
Clarity	Clear
pH	5.0 – 8.0
Specific gravity	1.005 – 1.030
Protein	Negative
Glucose	Negative
Ketones	Negative
Blood	Negative
Leukocyte esterase	Negative
Nitrites	Negative
Microscopic
WBC	0 – 5 / hpf
RBC	0 – 2 / hpf
Epithelial cells	0 – 5 / hpf
Hyaline casts	0 – 2 / hpf
Bacteria	0 – 20 / hpf
Other formed elements	Negative

Comments:

Microscopic examination is performed only if reflex testing criteria is met

Last Reviewed:

04 May 2023

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