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Urinalysis w Rflx To Culture
Ordered Test Code:
UARC
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Urinalysis w Rflx To Culture |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | UARC |
| Specimen Collection Tube | “Submit two separate specimens: 1) 4 mL urine submitted in sterile cup 2) 4 mL (fill to minimum line printed on tube; unpreserved for cultures) urine in urine culture tube (gray-top)” |
| Collection Tube Handling | |
| Minimum Volume | Sterile Cup: 1mL; Urine in urine culture tube (gray-top): Must be filled to minimum line printed on tube |
| Transport Temperture | Refrigerated |
| Stability | Refrigerated: Sterile Cup 24hrs; Gray-top Culture Tube 72hrs. |
| Collection Instructions | “Submit two separate specimens: 1) 4 mL urine submitted in sterile cup 2) 4 mL (fill to minimum line printed on tube; unpreserved for cultures) urine in urine culture tube (gray-top). Encourage clean catch mid-stream samples to minimize contamination and improve accuracy.” |
Clinical Significance
Dipstick urinalysis is important in accessing the chemical constituents in the urine and the relationship to various disease states. Microscopic examination helps to detect the presence of abnormal urine cells and formed elements. Culture may identify the organism(s) causing infection.
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