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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB347 |
| NBS code | LBC04841 |
| Service code | 33301 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
| Container: |
| Random Urine Container |
Processing Requirements
Collect mid-stream urine in preservative-free urine container. Unacidified Urine.
Specimen type: Urine
Volume: 10mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Urine |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerate | 2 hours |
| Frozen | Reject |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not applicable |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Refractometry/Spectrophotometry
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
| Clarity, urine | Clear |
|---|---|
| pH, urine | 5.0 – 7.5 |
| Specific Gravity, urine | 1.003 – 1.030 |
| Blood, urine | Negative |
| Bilirubin, urine | Negative |
| Glucose, urine | Negative |
| Ketone, urine | Negative |
| Leukocyte Esterase, urine | Negative |
| Nitrate, urine | Negative |
| Protein, urine | Negative |
| Urobilinogen, urine | Negative |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Screening for urinary tract diseases and some nonrenal diseases.
Update
Last updated 28/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
| Clarity, urine | 32167-9 |
|---|---|
| Colour, urine | 5778-6 |
| pH, urine | 2756-5 |
| Specific Gravity, urine | 2965-2 |
| Blood, urine | Not available |
| Bilirubin, urine | Not available |
| Glucose, urine | Not available |
| Ketone, urine | Not available |
| Leukocyte Esterase, urine | Not available |
| Nitrate, urine | 32710-6 |
| Protein, urine | Not available |
| Urobilinogen, urine | Not available |
Panel Information
Panel includes the following tests:
- Appearance, urine
- Bilirubin, urine
- Blood, urine
- Colour, urine
- Glucose, urine
- Ketones, urine
- Leukocytes, urine
- Nitrite, urine
- pH, urine
- Protein, urine
- Specific gravity, urine
- Urobilinogen, urine