Bicarbonate, Urine 

Test Code
3210


CPT Codes
82374

Preferred Specimen
1 mL urine collected in a plastic urine container


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Transport Container
Plastic urine container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature


Methodology

Enzymatic Assay (EZA) 



Setup Schedule
As needed


Report Available
9-10 days


Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Road
Horsham, PA 19044




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.