Epic Test Code LAB21018 OB Screen Urinalysis
Performing Location(s)
BMC,CRH,LFH,HRK,OCH,FTT,FOX, FXCC
Specimen Type
Random Urine
Preferred Container
Random Urine Tube
Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing
5 mL Urine
Storage Requirements
Refrigerate up to 24 hours
Transportation Needs
Deliver specimen to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection. If not possible see “Storage Requirements”
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
> 2 hours at room temperature
> 24 hours refrigerated
< 0.5 mL
Limitations
Test restricted to OB/GYN patients (inpatient and clinic)
Reference Values
Parameter | Population | Units | Reference Range | Critical Value |
Specific Gravity | All populations | None | 1.000-1.029 | None |
Protein | All populations | None | Negative, 10mg/dL, 20mg/dL | None |
Glucose | All Populations | mg/dl | Negative, 30mg/dL, 50mg/dL | OB and Peds Patients >100 |
Ketones | All populations | mg/dl | Negative, Trace | OB and Peds Patients >40 |
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
Yes
Includes
Testing of random urine for glucose, ketones, protein, and specific gravitiy.
Methodology
Urine reagent strip
CPT Code
81003
Last Updated
03-APR-2025 SB