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BILE IN URINE

Test Code
UBLE


CPT Codes
81002

Preferred Specimen
URINE


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Transport Container
URINE CONTAINER


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
8 Hours


Methodology
Reagent Strip

Reference Range
Test: BILE IN URINE Male/Female All Ages: Normal: Positive (Reported as LARGE, MODERATE, NEGATIVE, SMALL, TRACE)


Clinical Significance
This test screens for bilirubin in the urine. Bilirubin is not present in the urine of normal, healthy individuals. In certain liver diseases, such as biliary obstruction or hepatitis, excess bilirubin can build up in the blood and is eliminated in urine. The presence of bilirubin in urine is an early indicator of liver disease and can occur before clinical symptoms such as jaundice develop.




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.