UCUQ – “Copper 24 Hour Urine” replaced by C24U – “Copper, 24 Hour Urine”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

02/05/2024

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | February 2024

Replacement Test

COPPER, 24 HOUR URINE

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

UCUQ

Ordering Code

3706125

CPT-4 Codes(s)

82525

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

C24U

Ordering Code

3400843

CPT-4 Codes(s)

82525

Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Performed
Sunday, Wednesday, Friday
Legacy Code
C24U
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Specimen Information

Collect

24 hour urine in acid washed or metal free container

Specimen Preparation

Mix well and send 7.0 mL urine refrigerated in an acid washed screw-capped plastic container. Record total volume on specimen container and test requisition. Call lab for collection container.

Minimum Volume

3.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis, random urine, fecal contamination

Stability

Room temperature: 5 day
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
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Reference Range

15 - 60 mcg/24 hr
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Performing Laboratory

Quest SJC
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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Interface Map for C24U

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Copper, 24 Hour Urine3400843
3400844Urine Volume 3167-4Yes
3400846Collection Duration 13362-9Yes
3706130Copper, 24 Hour Urine5633-3No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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