*Urinalysis, Microscopic Only Mnemonic U WODIP, UA Synonym URINE MICROSCOPY ONLY - UAMON, UA Guidelines Refer to Patient Instructions for Collecting a Mid-Stream Urine Sample Specimen Collection Requirements Patient Preparation Males: Discard the first 25.0 mL of urine then collect without stopping the stream. Females: Spread labia while urinating. Collect Urine, sterile wide-mouthed container. The first morning urine is the preferred specimen, however any fresh random urine is acceptable. Supply Item Number - 370167 Handling Deliver to the lab ASAP or refrigerate immediately if specimen will not arrive to laboratory within 1 hour. Preferred Volume 15.0 mL Minimum Volume 12.0 mL Transport Refrigerated Rejection Criteria Frozen specimen, specimen collected with preservatives, urine collected in a diaper or other absorbent material, and non-sterile containers Stability Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 12 hours Testing Information Performed 7 days/week Reported 24 hours Method Microscopy Reference Values Reference Values WBC: 0-5/hpf RBC: 0-3/hpf CPT Codes 81015 Last Updated: Wednesday, December 23, 2020 02:23:37 AM Client Services: 503-413-1234