Urinalysis, Complete, with Reflex to Culture

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsUrinalysis, Complete, with Reflex to Culture – Dipstick urinalysis is important in assessing the chemical constituents in the urine and the relationship to various disease states. Microscopic examination helps to detect the presence of abnormal urine cells and formed elements. Culture may identify the organism(s) causing infection.

What type of sample is required for this test?Submit two separate specimens:
1) 10 mL urine submitted in urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)
2) 4 mL (fill to minimum line printed on tube; unpreserved for cultures) urine in urine culture tube (gray-top) or UriSponge transport

Test ResourcesFor more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

Additional test information

Urinalysis, Complete, with Reflex to Culture – Dipstick urinalysis is important in assessing the chemical constituents in the urine and the relationship to various disease states. Microscopic examination helps to detect the presence of abnormal urine cells and formed elements. Culture may identify the organism(s) causing infection.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Urine
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.