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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Urine Red Cell Morphology

Recent changes for Urine Red Cell Morphology
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
13th August 2024	Collection & Request Instructions	This test is only performed on samples less than 6 hours old. CSR staff are to register all specimens and consult microbiology staff before rejecting the test. After hours store specimen in the microbiology overnight specimen fridge.	The test is best performed on fresh urine samples. After hours, store specimen in the microbiology overnight specimen fridge. Add on requests are permitted if the sample is less than 24 hours old and has been refrigerated. CSR staff to register all specimens and consult microbiology staff before rejecting the test.

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

13th August 2024

Collection & Request Instructions

This test is only performed on samples less than 6 hours old. CSR staff are to register all specimens and consult microbiology staff before rejecting the test. After hours store specimen in the microbiology overnight specimen fridge.

The test is best performed on fresh urine samples. After hours, store specimen in the microbiology overnight specimen fridge. Add on requests are permitted if the sample is less than 24 hours old and has been refrigerated. CSR staff to register all specimens and consult microbiology staff before rejecting the test.

Urine Red Cell Morphology

Alternative Names:

Urine casts

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

RCM

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Urine Midstream

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

50 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples