Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD57439Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Urinalysis, Macroscopic
Also known as: Dipstick Urine, UA Macro, UA, Macro, Urinalysis w/o Microscopic
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Macroscopic urinalysis (dipstick/visual chemical analysis) is used to assess urine for appearance and multiple chemical constituents that inform about kidney function, urinary tract infection, diabetes, liver disease, dehydration, hematuria, proteinuria, and other metabolic or systemic conditions.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
11 targets
AppearanceBilirubinColorGlucoseKetonesLeukocyte EsteraseNitriteOccult Blood+3 more
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 5778-6
- 5767-9
- 5811-5
- 5803-2
- 25428-4
- 5770-3
- 2514-8
- 5794-3
- 20454-5
- 5802-4
- 5799-2
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine
Volume
10 mL preferred preserved; minimum preserved 3 mL; unpreserved minimum 1 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Yellow‑top preservative urine tube (blue fill line) or unpreserved container
Collection Instructions
Encourage mid‑stream collection