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Test Code UHVA Homovanillic Acid (HVA), urine

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB401

Epic Description: HOMOVANILLIC ACID, URINE

Synonym

HVA, 24 hour urine

HVA, random urine

Specimen Type

Urine, Timed

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Timed urine container with no preservative

 Entire timed urine collection Entire timed urine collection
Alternate Random urine collected in clean container with no preservative 10.0 mL 6.0 mL

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Refrigerate urine during and after collection. Measure timed urine and record volume and collection time on label. Aliquot urine into a plastic vial. Transport aliquot from timed or random urine refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.

Aliquot Requirements

Urine

Optimum 10.0 mL

Minimum 6.0 mL

Performing Lab

Sendout Lab

Reference Lab: ARUP Laboratories, Referral code: 80422

http://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pub/0080422

Assay Frequency

Tuesday – Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time

2 days, excluding weekends and holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

Measure timed urine and record volume and collection time on label. Aliquot urine into a plastic vial. Refrigerate if holding overnight.

CPT Code Information

83150

Patient Preparation

Refer to Timed Urine Collection instructions. Have patient note exact collection period on collection container.