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HelpTest Code LAB3247 Urinalysis, Occupational Medicine, Dipstick
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic | Order LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|
| OM-UA DIPSTICK | LAB3247 | UAOM | 50556-0 |
Useful For/Utility
Includes color, clarity, specific gravity, pH, glucose, ketones, protein, blood, nitrites, leukocyte esterase.
Methodology
Clinitek or IRIS
Includes color, clarity, specific gravity, pH, glucose, ketones, protein, blood, nitrites, leukocyte esterase.
Clinical Information
Test results may provide information regarding the status of carbohydrate metabolism, kidney and liver function, acid-base balance, and urinary tract infection. The strips also measure physical characteristics including urine concentration.
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Catheterized, indwelling catheter or straight catheter
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. No preservative.
2. Collect urine specimen per Nursing Standard Operation Procedures (S.O.P.).
3. Collection type must be indicated.
Specimen Type: Clean-voided midstream (CVMS)
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. No preservative.
2. Collect urine specimen per Nursing Standard Operation Procedures (S.O.P.).
3. See Urine Collection in Special Instructions for clean-catch, midstream specimen collection instructions.
4. Collection type must be indicated.
Specimen Type: Suprapubic aspirate (SPA)
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. No preservative.
2. Clean suprapubic skin and collect urine per Nursing Standard Operation Procedures (S.O.P.).
3. Collection type must be indicated.
Specimen Type: Pediatric Bagged Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. No preservative.
2. Collect urine specimen per Nursing Standard Operation Procedures (S.O.P.).
3. Collection type must be indicated.
Specimen Type: Urostomy
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. No preservative.
2. Collect urine specimen per Nursing Standard Operation Procedures (S.O.P.).
3. Collection type must be indicated.
Specimen Type: Nephrostomy Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. No preservative.
2. Collect urine specimen per Nursing Standard Operation Procedures (S.O.P.).
3. Collection type must be indicated.
Specimen Type: Kidney Aspirate
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. No preservative.
2. Collect urine specimen per Nursing Standard Operation Procedures (S.O.P.).
3. Collection type must be indicated.
Specimen Type: Post Prostate Massage
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. No preservative.
2. Collect urine specimen per Nursing Standard Operation Procedures (S.O.P.).
3. Collection type must be indicated.
Specimen Type: Flow
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. No preservative.
2. Collect urine specimen per Nursing Standard Operation Procedures (S.O.P.).
3. Collection type must be indicated.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 24 hours/Frozen NO/Ambient 1 hr
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Urinalysis-
Brainerd Lakes: St. Joseph's - Baxter Clinic Lab, St. Joseph's - Brainerd Clinic Lab
East Region: Ashland Clinic Lab, Cloquet Clinic Lab, Deer River Hospital Lab, Duluth Family Medicine Clinic Lab, Ely Clinic Lab, Grand Rapids Clinic Lab, Hayward Clinic Lab, Hermantown Clinic Lab, Hibbing Clinic Lab, International Falls Clinic Lab, Lakeside Clinic Lab, Lakewalk Clinic Lab, Moose Lake Hospital Lab, Proctor Clinic Lab, Remer Clinic Lab, Sandstone Hospital Lab, SMDC Clinical Lab, Spooner Clinic Lab, St. Mary's Hospital - Superior Lab, Virginia Hospital Lab, West Duluth Clinic Lab
West Region: Ada Hospital Lab, Bagley Clinic Lab, Casselton Clinic Lab, Fosston Hospital Lab, Holy Trinity Hospital Lab, Jamestown Clinic Lab, Lisbon Clinic Lab, Menahga Clinic Lab, Moorhead Clinic Lab, Oklee Clinic Lab, Park Rapids Clinic Lab, Park Rapids Hwy 34 Clinic Lab, St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital Lab, St. Mary's - Frazee Clinic Lab, St. Mary's - Mahnomen Clinic Lab, St. Mary's - Pelican Rapids Clinic Lab, Valley City Clinic Lab, Wahpeton Clinic Lab, Walker Clinic Lab, West Acres Clinic Lab, West Fargo Clinic Lab, West Fargo The Lights Clinic Lab, 52nd Avenue Clinic Lab, 45th Streen Clinic Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81003
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.