Urine transfered into UA tubes are only valid for 72 hours.
EPIC code
LAB348
Collect
PREFERRED: URINE TRANSFER INTO UA TUBE
ACCEPTABLE: STERILE CONTAINER (URINE) > 24 HOURS FROM COLLECTION
Specimen Preparation
UA TUBE: COLLECT URINE IN STERILE CONTAINER. TRANSFER URINE INTO UA TUBE USING UA VACUTAINER STRAW KIT.
STERILE CONTAINER: ENSURE LID IS TIGHTLY SEALED BEFORE TRANSPORT.
Specimen Volume
2.0ML
Storage/Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Components
Color, Clarity, Protein, Leukocytes, Nitrites, Blood, Glucose, Ketones, Bilirubin, Urobilinogen, Specific Gravity, pH. A microscopic evaluation will automatically be added on for non-normal Protein, Leukocytes, Nitrites and/or Blood.
Lab Dept
U-URINYLSIS
Methodology
Varies
Last Updated
2/28/23
Synonyms
LAB348
UA
URINALYSIS
Lab Dept
U-URINYLSIS
Additional Information
Urine transfered into UA tubes are only valid for 72 hours.
Lab Test Information
Additional Information
Urine transfered into UA tubes are only valid for 72 hours.
EPIC code
LAB348
Collect
PREFERRED: URINE TRANSFER INTO UA TUBE
ACCEPTABLE: STERILE CONTAINER (URINE) > 24 HOURS FROM COLLECTION
Specimen Preparation
UA TUBE: COLLECT URINE IN STERILE CONTAINER. TRANSFER URINE INTO UA TUBE USING UA VACUTAINER STRAW KIT.
STERILE CONTAINER: ENSURE LID IS TIGHTLY SEALED BEFORE TRANSPORT.
Specimen Volume
2.0ML
Storage/Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Components
Color, Clarity, Protein, Leukocytes, Nitrites, Blood, Glucose, Ketones, Bilirubin, Urobilinogen, Specific Gravity, pH. A microscopic evaluation will automatically be added on for non-normal Protein, Leukocytes, Nitrites and/or Blood.
Lab Dept
U-URINYLSIS
Methodology
Varies
Last Updated
2/28/23
Synonyms
LAB348
UA
URINALYSIS
Internal Laboratory Use
Lab Dept
U-URINYLSIS
Additional Information
Urine transfered into UA tubes are only valid for 72 hours.
