Urinalysis, Sediment Examination
| Description | Urinalysis includes a chemistry multistick test, specific gravity via refractometer, and microscopic examination of urine sediment for samples less than 24 hours old. Positive protein and bile multistick results are confirmed by additional methods. |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Fee | $22 |
| Days Tested | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
| Turnaround Time | Same day if received by 1:00 p.m. |
| Species | Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other |
| Specimen | Fresh whole urine (10 ml minimum for sediment analysis)* |
| Sampling Requirements | Aseptically collected sample. Cool immediately after collection in the reFrigerator. Sediment examination will only be performed on samples < 24 hours old. |
| Collection Container | Plastic, leak-proof container |
| Packaging Instructions | Label all samples. Ship on ice pack. |
| Additional Information |
Degenerative changes will occur if sample submission is delayed; therefore, samples >3 days old will be rejected for testing. Sediment examination will only be performed on samples < 24 hours old. Samples 24-72 hours old will only receive refractometer specific gravity and biochemical results. Visit our Resources page to review the “Urinalysis guidelines” document. Please note on the submission form whether carcinoma is suspected. Cytology is an important diagnostic tool in these instances. |