Urine Phase Contrast Microscopic examination | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Wide mouth sterile container
Specimen Requirement	Urine 20 mL Midstream urine collection
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Average: 4 hrs ( 3 - 5 hrs )
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 RBC dysmorphics%: <20% RBC isomorphic%: >80%
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number	6394 1383
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0830 hrs to 1730 hrs (Last specimen receipt time: 1630hrs)
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A
Additional Information	Send urine specimen immediately to laboratory after collection.

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 28 May 2025