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Urine Red Cell Morphology

Alternative Names:Urine casts
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:RCM
Registration Instructions:

Order when "red cell morphology", "active sediment" or "phase contrast" is requested on the slip.

Urine must be delivered to Microbiology urgently for processing. 

Specimen Types:Urine Midstream
Container Types:
Plain 70mL potPlain 70mL pot
Adults Volume or Mass:50 mL
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.

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Processing Instructions:Store at 4'C
Assay Frequency:Daily