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Test Code PHUR URINE, Ph

Important Note

This test is included in UAR ”URINALYSIS, REFLEX and URCS “URINALYSIS CHEMSTRIP ONLY.”

Indicate method of collection:

  • Clean-catch, midstream, U-Bag or Pedi-Bag or Catherized specimen

Methodology

Chemical Analysis with Reagent Test Strip

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Sterile Container(s), #6004913

Specimen Volume: 4 mL (minimum volume: 3 mL) from a random urine collection

Collection Instructions: Collect by catheter, clean-catch, or U-Bag (pediatric). No preservative.

 

Specimen Rejection

 

  • Left at ambient temperature longer than 2 hours
  • Refrigerated longer than 24 hours
  • Non-sterile container
  • Contaminated specimen

Specimen Retention Time

48 hours

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 hours

Specimen Stability

 

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Ambient < 2 hrs.
  Refrigerate 2 to  24 hrs.
     

Reference Values

5.0-9.0

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83986