Leukotriene E4, 24 Hour, Urine

Test Code

11976

CPT Codes
82542, 82570

Preferred Specimen

5 mL urine collected in a 24-hour urine collection container - no preservative

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Instructions

1. Collect urine for 24 hours
2. No preservative

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry • Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon, Thurs; Report available: 2-6 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

An aid to evaluate patients suspected of having systemic mastocytosis using 24-hour urine collections.

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.