KETOGENIC STEROID-17, 24HR URINE (KGS17)

Message
Sent to Mayo. Must be collected in 24hr urine container with acetic acid added.


Test Code
LAB1038


Alias/See Also
KGS17


CPT Codes
83582, 83586, 82570, 81050

Preferred Specimen
24 hour urine collection


Instructions
Send 50mL aliquot of well-mixed 24 hr urine to Mayo. Record total volume on container and test requisition.


Transport Container
24 hour urine container with 25mL 50% acetic acid added prior to start of collection. Use 15 mL of 50% acetic acid for children <5 yrs. old.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Acetic acid not added prior to start of collection.




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.