Specific gravity, pH, protein, glucose, ketones, bilirubin, blood, urobilinogen, nitrite and leukocyte esterase.

If any of the following criteria are met, a microscopic exam will be reflexed:

Refrigerated specimens in screw cap container received >8 hrs but <24 hrs from collection will be resulted with a comment: "Specimen exceeds standard time for testing"

Screw cap plastic container (non sterile)

or

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Colllect a freshly voided urine; midstream clean-catch or catheterized

Transfer specimen to a BD Urinalysis Preservative Tube. The tube has a minimum fill of 7-10 mL; 10 mL is preferred.

Urine processing instructions (BD)

Urine preservative vial/tube, urinalysis

Screw cap plastic container (non sterile or sterile)

If a BD UA transport tube in not available, or there is insufficient specimen, transport the entire specimen in the collection container.

BD Urinalysis preservative tube (preferred):

Ambient - 72 hours

Screw cap plastic container:

Refrigerated - 8 hours

• Improper labeling (unlabeled or mislabeled)
• Delay in transport
• Leaking container compromising the specimen
• Improper storage/transport temperature
• Interfering substances