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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB3045279 |
| NBS code | LBC00995 |
| Service code | 33201 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
| Container: |
| Random Urine Container |
Processing Requirements
Collect urine in preservative-free urine container. Unacidified Urine.
Specimen type: Urine, Urine, Mid-stream, Urine, Catheterised
Volume: 10mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Urine |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerate | 1 day |
| Frozen | Reject |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not applicable |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Image Analysis
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
| RBC, urine | ≤ 2/ HPF |
|---|---|
| WBC, urine | ≤ 4/HPF |
| Epithelial cells, urine | Not seen |
| Squamous epithelial cells | ≤ 5/HPF |
| Renal tubular cells | < 2/HPF |
| Transitional cells | < 2/HPF |
| Casts, urine | Not seen |
| Crystals, urine | Not seen |
| Bacteria | Not seen |
| Budding yeast | Not seen |
| Hyphae yeast | Not seen |
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
| RBC, urine | 46419-8 |
|---|---|
| WBC, urine | 46702-7 |
| Epithelial cells, urine | 87830-6 |
| Squamous epithelial cells | 33219-7 |
| Renal tubular cells | 53294-5 |
| Transitional cells | 53294-5 |
| Casts, urine | 87827-2 |
| Crystals, urine | 87828-0 |
| Bacteria | 87829-8 |
| Budding yeast | 21033-6 |
| Hyphae yeast | Not available |
Panel Information
Panel includes the following tests:
- WBC, urine
- RBC, urine
- Epithelial Cells, urine
- Non Squamous Epithelial Cells, urine
- Casts, urine
- Crystals, urine
- Other Formed Element
Alias
Microscopic Urinalysis
UFEME