- Test Name
- Urinalysis; Microscopic
- Aliases
- Urine microscopy
- Provincial Mnemonic
- URIMIP
- LOINC Test Code
- 24365-9
- Description and Primary Use
- Typically second line component of urinalysis done as reflex to abnormalities in chemical urinalysis.
- Reorder interval
- 24h
- TAT
- ≤ 8h
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
All samples must be promptly transported to the laboratory after collection. No sample received in the laboratory for analysis >8 hours after collection will be analyzed by microscopy.
- Criteria for Rejection
>8 hours old if preserved; > 2 hours old if not preserved; Inadequate amount
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 01-Jun-18