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HelpTest ID NBLD0001 Urinalysis Dipstick with Microscopic
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 |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 day
Methodology
Automated Urine Analyzer/Microscopy
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
81001
AKA
Complete UA
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
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.