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URINE CHEMISTRIES

Alternate Names: Dipstick Chemistries
Performed: Daily, 24 Hours
Methodology: Reagent strips
Turnaround Time: Routine: 4 Hours
Stat: < 1 hour

Container / Specimen Requirements

 
    Container / Tube: Clean screw-cap container.
    Minimum Volume: 2 ml
Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: None
Preparation of Patient: None
Reference Range:  

Color:

Clarity:

Glucose:

Bilirubin:

Ketones:

Specific gravity:

Blood:

pH:

Protein:

Urobilinogen:

Nitrites:

amber-yellow

clear

negative

negative

negative

1.001 - 1.035

negative

5-8

negative

0.2 - 1.0 Ehrlich units

negative

Causes for Specimen Rejection:  Improper labeling
CareManager Test Group:
CareManager Name/Alias:
CLAB
urinalysis
Specimen Labeling: Click here for policy

 

 
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