UR Integrity Check

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For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.

Test Code

UINTEG

Alias/See Also

Integrity Check

CPT Codes
81003

Includes

pH,
Specific Gravity,
Creatinine

Preferred Specimen

10 mL Fresh urine in cup or pour off tube

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Instructions

obtain specimen in urine collection cup, or pour-off tube

Transport Container

Urine Collection Cup or Urine Transport Tube

Transport Temperature

Collection cup = Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 1 week Refrigerated = 2 weeks

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

Past specimen stability times, insufficient sample volume.

Methodology
Chemistry Analyzer

Setup Schedule

24/7
TOX

Report Available

same day

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

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.