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HelpTest Code MICW Automated Urine Microscopic, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information, see:
-ROUAU / Urinalysis, Random, Urine
-ROUAW / Urinalysis, with Microscopic, if Indicated
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: 30 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. Submit urine in 1 plastic container.
3. No preservative.
Useful For
Screening for urinary tract diseases and some nonrenal diseases
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information, see:
-ROUAU / Urinalysis, Random, Urine
-ROUAW / Urinalysis, with Microscopic, if Indicated
High-Sensitivity Fluorescent Flow Cytometry
Reporting Name
AUWI MicroscopicSpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
No specimen should be rejected.Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information, see:
-ROUAU / Urinalysis, Random, Urine
-ROUAW / Urinalysis, with Microscopic, if Indicated
White Blood Cells:
Males: 0-3/hpf
Females: 0-10/hpf
Unknown: 0-10/hpf
Red Blood Cells: 0-2/hpf
% Dysmorphic Red Blood Cells: ≤25%
Casts: None seen
Crystals: None seen
Fat: None seen
Mucus: Any amount seen
Squamous Cells: Any amount seen
Transitional Cells: None seen
Renal Cells: None seen
Bacteria: None seen
Yeast: None seen
Trichomonas: None seen
Sperm: None seen
Performing Laboratory
MCHS- MankatoTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
81015
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MICW | AUWI Microscopic | 53293-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| WIBC3 | White Blood Cells | 46702-7 |
| REBC3 | Red Blood Cells | 46419-8 |
| DREB3 | Dysmorphic Red Blood Cells | 53967-6 |
| CHYL3 | Hyaline Casts | 50231-0 |
| CEPI3 | Epithelial Casts | 5786-9 |
| CLEU3 | Leukocyte Casts | 5820-6 |
| CRBC3 | Red Blood Cell Casts | 5807-3 |
| CGRN3 | Granular Casts | 5793-5 |
| CBRD3 | Broad Casts | 50222-9 |
| CFTY3 | Fatty Casts | 5789-3 |
| CWAX3 | Waxy Casts | 88968-3 |
| COFB3 | Oval Fat Body Casts | 88975-8 |
| OVFB3 | Oval Fat Body | 33222-1 |
| CRST3 | Crystals | 53319-0 |
| FAT3 | Fat | 42674-2 |
| MUC3 | Mucus | 50235-1 |
| SQMS3 | Squamous Cells | 33219-7 |
| TRAN3 | Transitional Cells | 30089-7 |
| RENL3 | Renal Cells | 26052-1 |
| BCTA3 | Bacteria | 25145-4 |
| YEST3 | Yeast | 72223-1 |
| TRCH3 | Trichomonas | 50237-7 |
| SPRM3 | Sperm | 8248-7 |
| URIC3 | MICI Uric Acid | 46138-4 |
| TRPH3 | MICI Triple Phosphate | 46137-6 |