Urine Microscopic Exam
Methodology
MicroscopyPerforming Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical CenterSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: UrineContainer/Tube: Urine container
Specimen Minimum Volume: 10 cc
Additional Information: Send specimen to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
RefrigeratedReference Values
RBC: 0-2 per high power fieldWBC: 1.5 per high power field
An occasional hyaline cast and epithelial cells