Test Details
Mnemonic
ULEGA
Ordering Code
3002030
CPT-4 Code(s)
87449
Specimen Information
Collect
Random urine
Specimen Preparation
Send 2.0 mL aliquot from a well-mixed random urine sample. Transport in a sterile screw capped plastic container.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Grey-top urine collection tubes.
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes