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MICROSCOPIC EXAM, URINE

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2680    Geisinger Epic ID:  15221

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Random urine


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

20 mL of urine; minimum 8 mL. Smaller volumes may be tested with appropriate comment entered on report.


Special notes: 

Patient Collection Instructions



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Room temperature (preferred) or refrigerated at 2-8°C (unpreserved urines from clinic sites).


Specimen stability: 

UA preservative tube: 72 hours at room temperature (preferred) or refrigerated at 2-8°C. 
Unpreserved urine: 2 hours at room temperature, 24 hours refrigerated 2-8° C. Do not reject if received refrigerated.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

WBC: 0-2/HPF
RBC: 0-2/HPF 
Bacteria: 0-25/HPF


CPT code(s):  80105
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Microscopic examination


Methodology: 
Microscopic Examination
Synonyms: 

Urine microscopic examination, UAM


Clinical significance: 

Urine microscopy is used to broadly screen the renal and metabolic status of the patient.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Review Date:  12/26/2024

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