Details
Back to Test DirectoryCPT 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
6210 N Belt Line Rd
#170
Irving, TX 75063
Principle Laboratory - Houston
16840 Buccaneer Ln
Suite 281
Houston, TX 77058