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Test Code UA Urinalysis Dipstick

Cerner Test Code

UA

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Urine Container

Specimen Volume

5.0 mL

Processing Instructions

Collect a minimum of 5.0 mLs urine in a urine container. Transfer 3 mLs to a yellow caped urine tube and 2.0 mLs to gray top sterile urine tube.

Stability

Stability of Yellow tube: Room Temp 24 hrs

Stability of Grey Culture tube: 48 hrs Refrigerated

Stability of Sage Container: Refrigerated 24 hrs

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

81003

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Hematology