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UREA CLEARANCE, 24 HOUR
MessageRequires SERUM and URINE to be submitted
- Submit the Total Volume in mLs.
- Submit Height in INCHES only (do not submit as feet and inches).
- Submit Weight as a WHOLE NUMBER only (do not include "lbs" or any other text).
Test Code
UCL
CPT Codes
84545
Preferred Specimen
2 containers:
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
AND
24 Hour Urine Container without preservative
Instructions
- Mix the specimen well and measure the 24-Hour volume
- Note the total volume in mLs.
- Pour off 20 mL of urine into a separate plastic screw-cap container.
- Note the patient height in inches.
- Note the patient weight as a whole number.
- Refrigerate if not tested immediately.
Transport Container
Urine: Plastic screw-cap container.
Serum: Centrifuged gold tube or serum in standard transport tube.
Serum: Centrifuged gold tube or serum in standard transport tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 5 days
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: September 30, 2024
