Test Details
Mnemonic
UEYGC
Ordering Code
1755260
CPT-4 Code(s)
82693
Specimen Information
Collect
Random urine
Specimen Preparation
Send 2.5 mL urine refrigerated in a screw capped plastic urine container.
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Urine catheter cup (with needle)
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection
Reference Range
Critical 20 mg/dL
Decision level 5 mg/dL
Decision level 5 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory