Urinalysis, Microscopic
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Urine
Requires fasting: No
Sample collection required at Quest Diagnostics location
Details
This test involves a detailed microscopic examination to identify any abnormal cells or elements in the urine. It's a crucial step in diagnosing various conditions that affect the urinary tract and kidneys.
- Yeast, Urine
- Squamous Epithelial Cells
- Transitional Epithelial Cells
- Renal Epithelial Cells
- Bacteria
- Calcium Oxalate Crystals
- Triple Phosphate Crystals
- Uric Acid Crystals
- Amorphous Sediment
- Crystals
- Hyaline Casts
- Granular Casts
- Casts
- WBC (Urine)
- RBC (Urine)
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Urinalysis, Microscopic - This test involves a detailed microscopic examination to identify any abnormal cells or elements in the urine. It's a crucial step in diagnosing various conditions that affect the urinary tract and kidneys.
What patients is this test right for?
This test is often recommended for individuals experiencing symptoms that may indicate a urinary tract infection, kidney disease, or other related health issues. Symptoms can include:
- Pain or burning during urination
- Frequent urination
- Cloudy or strong-smelling urine
- Pain in the side or lower back
- Fever or chills
What type of sample is required for this test?
10 mL of urine is needed. It should be collected in a Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube).
2–5 business days
WBC ≤5 /HPF
RBC ≤2 /HPF
Squamous Epithelial Cells ≤5 /HPF
Transitional Epithelial ≤5 /HPF
Renal Epithelial Cells ≤3 /HPF
Bacteria None seen
Calcium Oxalate Crystals None or Few
Triple Phosphate Crystals None or Few
Uric Acid Crystals None or Few
Amorphous Sediment None or Few
Crystals None seen
Hyaline Casts None seen
Granular Casts None seen
Casts None seen
Yeast None seen
RBC ≤2 /HPF
Squamous Epithelial Cells ≤5 /HPF
Transitional Epithelial ≤5 /HPF
Renal Epithelial Cells ≤3 /HPF
Bacteria None seen
Calcium Oxalate Crystals None or Few
Triple Phosphate Crystals None or Few
Uric Acid Crystals None or Few
Amorphous Sediment None or Few
Crystals None seen
Hyaline Casts None seen
Granular Casts None seen
Casts None seen
Yeast None seen
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
