Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Leucocytes - Urine (POCT - Clinitek)

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Midstream urine, catheter urine, bladder puncture urine

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Clean catch urine, preferably early morning sample

Test Information

Department

POCT

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 24hrs

Laboratory Turnaround Time

1 minute

Method

Clinitek Status

Reference interval

Negative

Uncertainty of measurement

± 1 colour block

Additional Information

Limitations:

1. Highly pigmented urine may increase leucocyte levels.

2. High glucose, or the presence of Cephalexin, Cephalothin, or Oxalic acid may cause decreased leucocyte levels.

3. Tetracycline may cause low leucocyte levels or false negative results.

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Electronic Information

Registration Code

LEUUQC

HL7 mapping code

$LEUUQC