Urine microscopy only

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

UMIC

Synonyms

Dysmorphic RBC morphology

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Test Code

2601

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Additional Specimen Information

Deliver ASAP to lab at room temperature

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Microscopy, WBC and RBC reported as x10E6/L

Non-Funded Test Cost

$17.51 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2601

The WBC and RBC counts are always reported, ranging from <10 to >1,000 x10E6/L. The presence of other cells or components such as urinary casts are reported, however their absence will be noted only if specifically requested.

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