Calcium, Random Urine

Test Code
UCAR


Alias/See Also
1633


CPT Codes
82310

Preferred Specimen
Fresh urine


Minimum Volume
1 ml


Instructions
Obtain specimen in urine collection cup and transfer 2 ml to a screw-top transport tube


Transport Container
Screw-top plastic transport tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 2 days
Refrigerated = 4 days 
Frozen = 3 weeks 


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.


Methodology
Spectrophotometric
 

Setup Schedule
24/7
AU


Report Available
daily


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.