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Urinalysis, Macroscopic
Alternative Names/Synonyms
Urinalysis, Urinalysis Routine, Urinalysis Routine and Microscopy
Laboratory
Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section
Biochemistry
Specimen Type
Urine
Test Code
UADIP
Clinical Significance (If applicable)
Screening for a variety of common diseases or conditions that manifest with urinary abnormalities.
Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)
Urine
Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))
2 mL
Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)
UA Preservative Tube
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Collection Requirements
Samples must be collected in UA Preservative Tube.
Sample Stability
Room Temperature: 72 hours
Cause for Rejection
Samples collected in any tubes other than UA Preservative Tube will be rejected.
Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance
Instrument, Methodology
CLINITEK Novus/Status+, photometry
Test Availability
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
STAT Turnaround Time
1 hour
Routine Turnaround Time
1 hour
Reference Ranges
Colour: Yellow, Straw or Amber
Appearance: Clear
Specific Gravity: 1.010 - 1.025
pH: < 7.5
Protein: Negative
Glucose: Negative
Ketones: Negative
Blood: Negative
Leukocytes: Negative
Nitrites: Negative
Urobilinogen: Normal
Bilirubin: Negative
In case of d
Laboratory Contact Information
416-586-4800 extension 4688
Ordering Practices
If ordered together with Urinalysis, Microscopy, microscopic analysis will only be performed if there is a positive result for Protein, Blood, Leukocytes and/or Nitrites. Otherwise, microsopic analysis is cancelled with the comment:
Urine Microscopy tes
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