Category
Microbiology
Sub Category
Fluid Analysis
Synonyms/Aliases
urine microscopy, urine dipstick examination, urine routine examination
Abbreviations
N/A
Type
Profile/ panel (bundled tests)
Results
Results will be ready after 3 hours
Method
macroscopic, dipstick & microscopic examination
Temp
Transported at room temperture if promptly delivered; refrigerate (2-8ºc) if >2 hour delay before processing is expected.
Setup
Setup perfomed daily
Pre-analytic Considerations :
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COMPONENTS/ PARAMETERS:
Visual examination, dipstick, microscopy
Test ordering Instructions
Fill out request form fully & legibly.
Patient preparation
N / A
Sample Requirements
Fill out test request form fully & legibly. clinical history/ indications required inclusive of results of other diagnostic work-up. concurrent CBC printout or CBC order required. concurrent PBF order/ examination required for optimal hematological assessment.
Sample type
spot urine. clean catch, midstream urine should be collected if culture is also required.
Container/ preservative
Sterile , Leak proof container
Sample volume
20 milliliters
Rejection criteria
labeling issue (unlabeled/ mislabeled); missing request form; mismatch between request form & sample details; wrong sample type/ preservative (samples containing boric acid preservative are inappropriate for dipstick examination)
Other Instructions
N/A
Reference intervals
Appropriate values are provided with report for the various parameters
Clinical Utility
evaluating for urine tract infection (UTI)
Test Limitations/ Confounders
N / A