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HelpTest Code 4010196 Urine Microscopic Only
Specimen Requirements
10 mL urine
Container
A sterile urine container
BD (cherry red/yellow top) Urinalysis tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Stability
Unpreserved: 2 hours at room temperature
48 hours at 2-8°C
Preserved: 72 hours at room
temperature or 2-8°C
Analytical Time
Same day
Available stat
Sample Retention Time
2 days
Method
Microscopy
CPT Code
81015
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled tube
Grey top culture tube