Blood, Urine, Qualitative
| Abbrev Code: | UBLD | ||
| Order Code: | LAB3815 | Order Name: | Blood Urine |
| Synonyms: | Hemoglobin, Qualitative, Urine | ||
| Methodology: | Reagent strip | ||
| CPT Codes: | 81003 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, random collection |
| Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 1 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Collection Instructions: | Specimen of choice is a first morning, mid-stream, clean catch urine. Deliver to laboratory within 1 hour. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Collected with preservatives; stored at room temperature > 2 hours. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Some research protocols may use UBLDR which includes UBLD and URBC. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Urinalysis (University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics, University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics, UMMC-West Bank, UMMC-East Bank, Lakes, Ridges, Northland, Southdale, Clinics, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center, St. Joseph's, St. John's, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Use: | Detect hematuria; hemoglobinuria. Positive with myoglobinuria. |
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