CALCIUM, TIMED URINE

Test Code
LAB372


Preferred Specimen
Urine, 24 hour collection jug 


Minimum Volume
1 mL urine


Instructions
Store in refrigerator during collection. Do not add preservatives. Time of collection in hours must be written on label.
Note: Urines from outside locations will be accepted with preservatives.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 2 days   Refrigerated: 4 days   Frozen: 3 weeks


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incomplete collection or time of collection not indicated


Methodology
Arsenazo III

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Camden Clark Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
United Hospital Center
Wheeling Hospital




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.