* Urinalysis, Dipstick Only Mnemonic U DIPSTICK Synonym Urine Test Strip - Urinalysis, Dip Stick Only - UADIP, UA Guidelines Please refer to Patient Instructions for Collecting a Mid-Stream Urine Sample Specimen Collection Requirements Patient Preparation Males: Discard the first 25 mL of urine then collect without stopping the stream. Females: Spread labia while urinating. Collect 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 mL Minimum Volume 12 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 Reported 24 hours Method Dipstick Reference Values Reference Values Specific Gravity: <1.030 pH: 5.0-8.0 Leukocyte Esterase: Negative Nitrite: Negative Protein: Negative Glucose: Negative Ketones: Negative Bilirubin: Negative Blood: Negative CPT Codes 81003 Last Updated: Wednesday, December 23, 2020 02:23:05 AM Client Services: 503-413-1234