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Test Code: 8563

CPT Code(s): 81015

Includes: A microscopic examination is performed

**This order does not include reflex to culture. If reflex to culture is desired, please order test code 3020 Urinalysis complete with reflex to culture. Submit separate gray top urine tube supply #141974.**

Methodology: Microscopic examination

Clinical Significance: Microscopic examination to detect the presence of abnormal urine cells and formed elements.

Test Code: 5463

CPT Code(s): 81001

Includes: Macroscopic and Microscopic Examinations

**This order code does not include Reflex to Culture**

If reflex to culture is desired: Please order Test Code 3020, “Urinalysis, Complete, with Reflex to Culture”

Methodology: Reagent Impregnated Strips/Tablets/Microscopic Examination

Test Code: 661

CPT Code: 83874

Methodology: Fixed rate time nephelometry

Clinical Significance: The breakdown of skeletal muscle (rhabdomyolysis) releases myoglobin. Very high concentrations of myoglobin may increase the risk of acute renal failure.

Alternate Names: N/A

Test Code: 7909

CPT Code(s): 81003

Includes: a microscopic examination is performed, when appropriate, at an additional charge (cpt code(s): 81015).

**This order code does not include Reflex to Culture**

If reflex to culture is desired: Please order Test Code 3020, “Urinalysis, Complete, with Reflex to Culture”

Methodology: Reagent impregnated strips/tablets/microscopic examination if urine macroscopic or dipstick indicates

Test Code: 3020

CPT Code(s): 81001

Clinical Significance: Dipstick urinalysis is important in accessing 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.

Includes: Macroscopic and Microscopic Examinations - A culture is performed, when appropriate, at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87088, 87086).

Urine Culture, Routine

Test Code: 395
CPT Code(s): 87086
Includes: If culture is positive, CPT code(s): 87088 (each isolate) will be added with an additional charge. Identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149). Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).