Dysmorphic red cells

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

RMOR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2267

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Always register with MU or CU or U

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Urine Dysmorphic RBC
Urine Red Cell Morphology

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5

Last updated: 21/02/2026