Hemoglobin, Free, Urine

Message

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Test Code

HGBFU

CPT Codes
83069

Preferred Specimen

10 mL random urine submitted in a leak-proof urine container

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Aliquot urine specimens.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Colorimetric (C)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Sun-Fri; Report available: 1-4 days

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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.