Uranium, Urine

Test Code

34698

CPT Codes
83018

Preferred Specimen

1 mL urine collected in an acid-washed, metal-free container

Patient Preparation
Avoid exposure to gadolinium based contrast medium for 48 hours before sample collection

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 9 days
Refrigerated: 16 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule

Set up: As needed; Report available: 8 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Exposure Monitoring/Investigation

Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham, PA 19044

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.