Urine Electrolytes, Random

Test Code
ULYTE


Includes
Sodium, random urine and potassium, random urine


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL of random urine


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL of random urine


Transport Container
Sterile screw top container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
Potentiometric

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Inpatient turn-around time 4 hours. Outpatient testing received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m. 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.