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Fat, Urine Qualitative

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
RH0085


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: FATU


CPT Codes
89125

Preferred Specimen
3.0 mL Random Urine


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Instructions
Specimens must be collected in a clean, fat-free container.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 4 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Sample collected in waxy cardboard container


Methodology
Microscopic

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Clinically, the urine is screened for fat to denote impending fat emboli in compound fracture patients. Lipiduria is an important finding because of its association with nephrotic syndrome.




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