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Test Code UAFLX Urinalysis with Reflex Culture

Methodology

IRIS® Automated Urine Analyzer

Note 1: Urinalysis will reflex order a microscopic review and a urine culture if indicated by appropriate abnormal dipstick results.

 

Note 2: Children ≤3 years old will automatically reflex a urine culture.

Specimen Requirements

Minimum 20 mL from a random urine collection into a sterile container. Transport refrigerated.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

 

Test Name

Reference Values

Specific Gravity

1.003-1.035

pH

4.6-8.0

Protein

Negative to Trace

Glucose

Negative

Critical Values:

<1 yr old = 1+

<16 yr old = 2+

Ketones

Negative

Bilirubin

Negative

Critical Value:

1+ – 3+

Urobilinogen

<0.2

Blood

Negative

Critical Value:

<12 yr old = 3+

Nitrite

Negative

Leukocyte Esterase

Negative
   
RBC

0-2/HPF (higher in menstruating women)
WBC 0-4/HPF
Bacteria Trace, occasional, or few
Epithelial Cells Only squamous should be present

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

81003 – Urinalysis without microscopy

81001 – Urinalysis with microscopy (if appropriate)

87086 – Culture, urine (if appropriate)

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory

South Coastal Campus Laboratory