Test ID NBLD0198 Urinalysis 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

Microscopy

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji

Sanford Laboratories Rapid City

CPT

81015

AKA

UA Micro, Urine Micro

Stability/Transport

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