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Urine FEME (Urinalysis) [UFEME]

Test Code:

RU0001

Specimen Container

Wide mouth sterile container

Specimen Requirement

If both urine FEME and urine culture are required, please send samples in separate containers. If obtaining separate (aliquoted) samples is not feasible, please call the laboratory in advance (6394 1352 /1354) to request for an exception*. See additional information.

*Minimum volume is ≥20 mL (adult) and ≥ 3mL (paediatric)

Specimen Storage / Transport

For accurate results, urine FEME (urinalysis) specimens should be sent to the laboratory within 30 mins after specimen collection, for analysis.

Orderable as STAT?

Yes

Turn Around Time

Average 90 mins (30 mins - 150 mins)

Reference Value(s)

Paediatric (0 to 17 years old) RBC: 0 - 4/µL
Adult ( ≥ 18 years old) RBC: 0 - 11µL
WBC: 0- 16 /µL
EC: 0- 20 /µL 

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Clinical Chemistry

Contact Number

6394 1383

Day and Time Performed

Daily, 24 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Downtime Form

Additional Information

Spun Urine for Casts on request only (No extra charge)
Note: Clean-catch urine collection for female:
1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Wipe urethra opening and vaginal vestibule area with gauze pads soaked with liquid soap.
3. Rinse these areas thoroughly with water or wipe with wet gauze pads.
4. Separate labia during voiding.
5. Do not collect first few mL of urine, collect midstream portion.

Change History Notes

  • 02 Jul 2024 4:00 PM

    ​Update of reference range.

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