Urine transfered into UA tubes are only valid for 72 hours.
EPIC code
LAB3669
Collect
PREFERRED: UA TUBE AND UC TUBE
ACCEPTABLE: STERILE CONTAINER (URINE)
Specimen Preparation
UA and UC TUBES: COLLECT URINE IN STERILE CONTAINER. TRANSFER URINE INTO TUBES USING URINE TRANSFER STAW KITS. BID THE TUBES TOGETHER WITH A RUBBER BAND TO ENSURE LAB RECIEVES BOTH STERILE CONTAINER: ENSURE LID IS TIGHTLY SEALED BEFORE TRANSPORT > 24 HOURS OF COLLECTION
A microscopic evaluation will automatically be added on for non-normal Protein, Leukocyte Esterase, Nitrites and/or Blood.
A culture will automatically be added on for WBC >10/hpf (on microscopic) and/or positive nitrites.
Lab Dept
U-URINALYSIS (REFLEX WILL BE COMPLETED IN MICRO)
Methodology
Varies
Last Updated
2/28/23
Lab Dept
U-URINALYSIS (REFLEX WILL BE COMPLETED IN MICRO)
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
LAB3669
Collect
PREFERRED: UA TUBE AND UC TUBE
ACCEPTABLE: STERILE CONTAINER (URINE)
Specimen Preparation
UA and UC TUBES: COLLECT URINE IN STERILE CONTAINER. TRANSFER URINE INTO TUBES USING URINE TRANSFER STAW KITS. BID THE TUBES TOGETHER WITH A RUBBER BAND TO ENSURE LAB RECIEVES BOTH STERILE CONTAINER: ENSURE LID IS TIGHTLY SEALED BEFORE TRANSPORT > 24 HOURS OF COLLECTION
