Test Overview
Macroscopic: CLINITEK Novus 10 Cassette (automated) or Chemstrip 10 ( manual).
Screening test for abnormalities of urine or renal function.
Urinalysis Reference Ranges are available online at http://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/handbook/Tables/UA.pdf.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Macroscopic analysis for blood using the automated CLINITEK Novus 10 Cassette detects only free hemoglobin and not intact Red Blood Cells. Negative macroscopic results may be reported when intact Red Blood Cells are seen on microscopic exam.
Test Details
Routine: 4 - 8 hours, STAT: 1 hour
- Ketones, Semiquantitative, Urine
- Occult Blood, Semiquantitative, Urine
- Glucose, Semiquantitative, Urine
STAT requests for this test will be performed on a STAT basis (supervisory staff approval is not required).
Specimen Requirements
Collect random clean catch midstream urine specimen and send in sterile plastic urine container or transfer to Light Yellow top UA tube AND Vacutainer® Urine C&S Transport kit. Refrigerate and send specimens within 24 hours of collection. Specimens may be stored at room temperature if received within 2 hours of collection.
Specimens received in improper containers or tubes with additives.
Specimens received at room temperature greater than 2 hours from time of collection.
Specimens received refrigerated greater than 24 hours from time of collection.
Unlabeled or mislabeled specimens.
Specimens in containers with preservatives.
Specimens in containers with disinfectant or detergents.
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See special handling for urines received in gray or red and yellow swirl top tubes.
Additional Information
If Macroscopic only (UMAC) is specified, Microscopic exam will not be performed regardless of Macroscopic results.