Glucose, Quantitative Urine

Test Code
UGL


CPT Codes
82945

Preferred Specimen
Urine from a 24 hour collection.


Instructions
Specimen must be kept on ice or refrigerated during collection.


Transport Container
24 hour urine container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Urine must be analyzed as soon as possible after collection



Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule


Daily




Report Available
Report available in 4 hours.  Outpatient specimens received by noon will be reported by 4:30. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.