Urine Microscopic

CPT Code

81001

Specimen Type

Urine

Container Type

Sterile Specimen Container

Stability

Sterile Container, 24 hours 2-8°C. Tiger Top Room Temperature- 72 hours

Handling Instructions

Collect in Sterile Specimen Container, No Preservatives

Clinical Notes

Careful microscopy of urine sediment on freshly voided, warm urine is important whenever abnormalities are detected in urine protein, blood, leukocyte esterase or nitrite, or when checking for crystalluria. Microscopy of urinary sediment is especially important for monitoring those with renal or urinary tract disease.

Performing Lab

Principle Laboratory - Dallas
6210 N Belt Line Rd
#170
Irving, TX 75063

Principle Laboratory - Houston
16840 Buccaneer Ln
Suite 281
Houston, TX 77058