Uranium, Urine

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Bedford providers can order this test on random urine samples under the test name URANIUM,RANDOM URINE(O).
Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.


Test Code
URANIUM,24HR PANEL(O)


CPT Codes
83018

Preferred Specimen
1 mL urine collected in an acid-washed, metal-free container


Patient Preparation
Avoid exposure to gadolinium based contrast medium for 48 hours before sample collection

Minimum Volume
0.4 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 9 days
Refrigerated: 16 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

FDA Status
Investigational Use Only

Setup Schedule
Set up: As needed; Report available: 8 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
Exposure Monitoring/Investigation



Last Updated: March 26, 2015


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.