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Test Code UAREF Urinalysis with Reflex to Culture

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Helen Graham Cancer Center
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Dipstick

Includes bilirubin, blood, glucose, ketones, leukocytes, nitrite, pH, protein, specific gravity, and urobilinogen.

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  Urine container
Specimen:  10 mL from a random urine collection. No preservative.
Collection Instructions: 
Note:  Label container with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Reference Values

Bilirubin:  negative

Blood:  negative

Glucose:  negative

Ketone:  negative

Leukocytes:  negative

Nitrite:  negative

pH:  5.0-8.0

Protein:  negative

Specific gravity:  1.005-1.030

Urobilinogen:  normal

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour