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HelpTest ID NBLD0195 Urinalysis Dipstick
Synonym
Dipstick, Macro, Urine Macroscopic, UA Dip
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - Urine, Random
Conical Yellow-top tube no preservatives (Lawson #6185749) - Urine, Random
Do not submit a specimen in a urine container that contains a transfer device in the lid.
Indicate one of the following acceptable sources:
- Bagged
- Bladder Tap
- Cath-Indwelling
- Cath-Straight
- Cath-Suprapubic
- Clean Catch
- Cystoscopy
- Nephrostomy-Indwelling
- Nephrostomy-Surgical
- Urostomy (ileal conduit)
- Voided
See below links for Patient Instructions:
Urine Collection Patient Instructions
Urine Collection Patient Instructions - Spanish
Urine Collection Instructions by Bag for Infants and Children
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 10.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 day
Additional Information
Includes appearance, pH, Specific Gravity, protein, glucose, ketone, bilirubin, blood, nitrates, leukocyte esterase, and urobilinogen.
Methodology
Automated Urine Analyzer
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji, Black Hills
CPT
81003