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Test Code URCM Urine Red Cell Morphology

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3040130
NBS code LBC06684
Service code 23220

 

Specimen Requirements

Submit one of the following

Preferred:
White sterile container

Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container. No preservative.
Volume: 10.0 mL of random urine.
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL

Specimen Stability and Condition

Specimen Type Urine
Ambient Submit to lab as soon as possible
Refrigerate  Unacceptable
Frozen Unacceptable

Methodology

Microscopy

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Sunday, TAT 1 day

Reference Interval

Negative

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343

Useful For

Differentiation of red cell morphology in the urine, for assessment of renal disease

Update

Last updated 8/9/2026