Test Details
Mnemonic
UPHEP
Ordering Code
3301475
CPT-4 Code(s)
84600, 82570
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
Preservative-free urine recommended. Samples preserved with Benzoic acid are unsuitable for analysis.
Collect
Random urine
Specimen Preparation
Send 4.0 mL urine refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic urine container.
Minimum Volume
1.9 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Specimens received room temperature, samples preserved with Benzoic acid
Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 22 months
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 22 months
Methodology
Colorimetry, Gas Chromatography
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes