Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Urinalysis - Calgary Zone

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB347

Primary Container:

STERILE CONTAINER

Specimen Collection Requirements:

Midstream urine collection (MSU)
Minimum 8 mL required.

Processing:

If specimen will not be received in lab within 2 hours of collection, refrigerate until transported.
Specimens greater than 24 hours old are not acceptable and will not be analyzed.

Testing Schedule:

Daily

Reference Interval:

Macroscopic

Clarity	Clear
Color	Colorless, Yellow, Amber
Specific gravity	1.005 - 1.030
pH	5.0-8.0
Leukocyte esterase	Negative
Nitrite	Negative
Protein	Negative
Glucose	Negative
Ketones	Negative
Blood	Negative

Microscopic

WBC	0-5/hpf
RBC	0-2/hpf
Bacteria	0-20/hpf
Transitional /Squamous Epithelial Cells	0-5/hpf
Hyaline casts	0-2/hpf
Other casts	Negative
Crystals	Negative
Yeast	Negative

Testing Area:

Chemistry/Urinalysis

Performing Site:

Chemistry-Alberta Children's Hospital, Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, South Health Campus, Airdrie Community Health Centre, Cochrane Community Health Centre, South Calgary Health Centre, Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre

Rural: Banff Mineral Springs Hospital, Canmore General Hospital, High River General Hospital, Strathmore District Health Services, Claresholm General Hospital, Didsbury District Health Services, Oilfields General Hospital, Okotoks Health & Wellness Urgent Care Centre, Vulcan Health Centre

For sites that refer to the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre, see Urinalysis or contact Specimen Control at 1-800-661-9876.

Additional Test Information:

Microscopic reported only if macroscopic analysis shows presence of protein, nitrite, leukocytes or blood, if specimen is cloudy or abnormal color.

Last Updated On:

Wednesday, April 24, 2024