Urinalysis, Macroscopic
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Urine
Requires fasting: No
Sample collection required at Quest Diagnostics location
Details
This test uses a dipstick to analyze the chemical makeup of urine. It's a key tool for spotting health issues related to the chemicals found in urine.
- Specific Gravity
- Ketones
- pH, Urine
- Occult Blood
- Bilirubin
- Protein
- Leukocyte Esterase
- Color
- Appearance
- Glucose (Urine)
- Nitrite
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Urinalysis, Macroscopic - This test uses a dipstick to analyze the chemical makeup of urine. It's a key tool for spotting health issues related to the chemicals found in urine.
What patients is this test right for?
This test is often used to check for signs of various diseases.
What type of sample is required for this test?
10 mL of urine is needed. It should be collected in a special Urinalysis transport tube. This tube has a yellow top, a blue fill line, and contains a preservative to keep your sample stable.
2–5 business days
Color Yellow
Appearance Clear
Specific Gravity 1.001-1.035
pH 5.0-8.0
Glucose Negative
Bilirubin Negative
Ketones Negative
Occult Blood Negative
Protein Negative
Nitrite Negative
Leukocyte Esterase Negative
Appearance Clear
Specific Gravity 1.001-1.035
pH 5.0-8.0
Glucose Negative
Bilirubin Negative
Ketones Negative
Occult Blood Negative
Protein Negative
Nitrite Negative
Leukocyte Esterase Negative
Collection Options with Fullscript
Sample collection requires a test kit that can be picked up at a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics collection guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 10 mL urine - Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 3 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Yellow-top, blue fill line urinalysis transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 72 hours
- Reject Criteria:
- Unpreserved specimen received at room temperature • Unpreserved refrigerated specimen >24hrs old
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
