CPT Codes

81003 (note: if microscopic evaluation performed CPT 81001 is charged)

Methodology

Automated Analyzer with or without Manual Microscopic

Testing Schedule

Routine daily, STAT testing available

Report Availability

1 day

Minimum Volume

7 mL random urine

Container

Plastic urine container

Collect

  • The first morning specimen is recommended.
  • If the specimen is likely to be contaminated by vaginal discharge or hemorrhage, a midstream clean catch specimen is desirable.

Special Instructions

  • Transport to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection.
  • If delay in transport, refrigerate specimen.
  • Refrigeration preserves formed elements in the urine, but may precipitate crystals not originally present.

Clinical Utility

Used to evaluate abnormalities in the urine, renal disease, UTI, urinary tract neoplasms, and systemic diseases. It is a screening test and positive results should be followed by further qualitative studies.

Reference Range

Macroscopic:

 

Specific gravity:

1.003-1.030

pH:

4.5-8.0

Leukocyte esterase:

Negative

Protein:

Negative

Glucose:

Negative

Ketones:

Negative

Blood:

Negative

Nitrite:

Negative

Microscopic:

 

RBCs:

0-2/HPF

WBCs:

0-5/HPF

Bacteria:

Negative

Yeast:

Negative

Hyaline Casts:

0-2/LPF

Granular Casts:

0-2/LPF

WBC Casts:

0/LPF

RBC Casts:

0/LPF

Waxy Casts:

0/LPF

Fatty Casts:

0/LPF

Renal Epithelial Casts:

0/LPF

Squamous Epithelial Cells:

0-5/LPF

Transitional Epithelial Cells:

0-1/LPF

Squamous Epithelial Cells:

0-1/HPF

Includes

  • Specific gravity
  • pH
  • Leukocyte esterase
  • Protein
  • Glucose
  • Ketones
  • Blood
  • Nitrites
  • Microscopic examination of urine sediment microscopic on any urinalysis demonstrating positive biochemical results for Protein, Nitrites, Blood or Leukocyte Esterase.

Clinical Utility

Used to evaluate abnormalities in the urine, renal disease, UTI, urinary tract neoplasms, and systemic diseases. It is a screening test and positive results should be followed by further qualitative studies.

CPT Codes

81003 (note: if microscopic evaluation performed CPT 81001 is charged)

Methodology

Automated Analyzer with or without Manual Microscopic

Testing Schedule

Routine daily, STAT testing available

Report Availability

1 day

Collect

  • The first morning specimen is recommended.
  • If the specimen is likely to be contaminated by vaginal discharge or hemorrhage, a midstream clean catch specimen is desirable.

Container

Plastic urine container

Minimum Volume

7 mL random urine

Special Instructions

  • Transport to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection.
  • If delay in transport, refrigerate specimen.
  • Refrigeration preserves formed elements in the urine, but may precipitate crystals not originally present.

Reference Range

Macroscopic:

 

Specific gravity:

1.003-1.030

pH:

4.5-8.0

Leukocyte esterase:

Negative

Protein:

Negative

Glucose:

Negative

Ketones:

Negative

Blood:

Negative

Nitrite:

Negative

Microscopic:

 

RBCs:

0-2/HPF

WBCs:

0-5/HPF

Bacteria:

Negative

Yeast:

Negative

Hyaline Casts:

0-2/LPF

Granular Casts:

0-2/LPF

WBC Casts:

0/LPF

RBC Casts:

0/LPF

Waxy Casts:

0/LPF

Fatty Casts:

0/LPF

Renal Epithelial Casts:

0/LPF

Squamous Epithelial Cells:

0-5/LPF

Transitional Epithelial Cells:

0-1/LPF

Squamous Epithelial Cells:

0-1/HPF

Full View

CPT Codes

81003 (note: if microscopic evaluation performed CPT 81001 is charged)

Methodology

Automated Analyzer with or without Manual Microscopic

Testing Schedule

Routine daily, STAT testing available

Report Availability

1 day

Minimum Volume

7 mL random urine

Container

Plastic urine container

Collect

  • The first morning specimen is recommended.
  • If the specimen is likely to be contaminated by vaginal discharge or hemorrhage, a midstream clean catch specimen is desirable.

Special Instructions

  • Transport to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection.
  • If delay in transport, refrigerate specimen.
  • Refrigeration preserves formed elements in the urine, but may precipitate crystals not originally present.

Clinical Utility

Used to evaluate abnormalities in the urine, renal disease, UTI, urinary tract neoplasms, and systemic diseases. It is a screening test and positive results should be followed by further qualitative studies.

Reference Range

Macroscopic:

 

Specific gravity:

1.003-1.030

pH:

4.5-8.0

Leukocyte esterase:

Negative

Protein:

Negative

Glucose:

Negative

Ketones:

Negative

Blood:

Negative

Nitrite:

Negative

Microscopic:

 

RBCs:

0-2/HPF

WBCs:

0-5/HPF

Bacteria:

Negative

Yeast:

Negative

Hyaline Casts:

0-2/LPF

Granular Casts:

0-2/LPF

WBC Casts:

0/LPF

RBC Casts:

0/LPF

Waxy Casts:

0/LPF

Fatty Casts:

0/LPF

Renal Epithelial Casts:

0/LPF

Squamous Epithelial Cells:

0-5/LPF

Transitional Epithelial Cells:

0-1/LPF

Squamous Epithelial Cells:

0-1/HPF

Includes

  • Specific gravity
  • pH
  • Leukocyte esterase
  • Protein
  • Glucose
  • Ketones
  • Blood
  • Nitrites
  • Microscopic examination of urine sediment microscopic on any urinalysis demonstrating positive biochemical results for Protein, Nitrites, Blood or Leukocyte Esterase.
Overview

Clinical Utility

Used to evaluate abnormalities in the urine, renal disease, UTI, urinary tract neoplasms, and systemic diseases. It is a screening test and positive results should be followed by further qualitative studies.
Codes

CPT Codes

81003 (note: if microscopic evaluation performed CPT 81001 is charged)
Ordering Information

Methodology

Automated Analyzer with or without Manual Microscopic

Testing Schedule

Routine daily, STAT testing available

Report Availability

1 day
Specimen Requirements

Collect

  • The first morning specimen is recommended.
  • If the specimen is likely to be contaminated by vaginal discharge or hemorrhage, a midstream clean catch specimen is desirable.

Container

Plastic urine container

Minimum Volume

7 mL random urine

Special Instructions

  • Transport to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection.
  • If delay in transport, refrigerate specimen.
  • Refrigeration preserves formed elements in the urine, but may precipitate crystals not originally present.
Reference Range - Critical Values

Reference Range

Macroscopic:

 

Specific gravity:

1.003-1.030

pH:

4.5-8.0

Leukocyte esterase:

Negative

Protein:

Negative

Glucose:

Negative

Ketones:

Negative

Blood:

Negative

Nitrite:

Negative

Microscopic:

 

RBCs:

0-2/HPF

WBCs:

0-5/HPF

Bacteria:

Negative

Yeast:

Negative

Hyaline Casts:

0-2/LPF

Granular Casts:

0-2/LPF

WBC Casts:

0/LPF

RBC Casts:

0/LPF

Waxy Casts:

0/LPF

Fatty Casts:

0/LPF

Renal Epithelial Casts:

0/LPF

Squamous Epithelial Cells:

0-5/LPF

Transitional Epithelial Cells:

0-1/LPF

Squamous Epithelial Cells:

0-1/HPF

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