Test Code UA PEDS Urinalysis Pediatric
Processing Instructions
Collect a minimum of 5.0 mLs urine in a urine container. Transfer 3.0 mLs to a Yellow top 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
Daily
CPT(s)
81003 81015
Performing Location
Test performed at MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Hematology.
Cerner Order Code
UA PEDS
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Urine Container
Specimen Volume
5.0 mL
Panel Includes
Urinalysis Dipstick
Urinalysis Microscopic