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Test Code UPO24 Phosphorus Timed Urine

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB426

Epic Description: PHOSPHORUS, URINE, TIMED

Specimen Type

Urine, Timed

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Minimum Volume
Preferred

Timed urine container with no preservative

Entire timed collection

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Never collect in acid.

Internal samples: Indicate exact collection time. Submit entire urine collection.

Remote Locations: Measure timed urine and record volume and collection time on label. Aliquot urine into false bottom tube. Sample must remain cold at all times. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.

Aliquot Requirements

Urine

Optimum 3.0 mL

Minimum 2.0 mL

Performing Lab

Chemistry Lab

Assay Frequency

24 hours

Routine Turnaround Time

1 day

CSR Storage Requirements

Deliver primary container to Urinalysis or aliquot false bottom tube to automated track.

Satellite labs and Community Hospitals - measure urine; record volume and duration time; aliquot into false bottom tube.

CPT Code Information

84105

Patient Preparation

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