CYSTINE, QUANT. 24 HR URINE

Message
"The test request form must state date and time collection started and finished. The test request form must state whether patient is taking penicillamine. Measure and record on the test request form 24-hour total urine volume.
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Test Code
700195


CPT Codes
82131

Preferred Specimen
"Urine (24-hour)
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Minimum Volume
"2.5 mL aliquot
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Instructions
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Maintain specimen at room temperature. Stable frozen for one year, room temperature for seven days, or refrigerated for three months.
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Transport Container
"Plastic urine container without preservative.
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Transport Temperature
"Maintain specimen at room temperature
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Specimen Stability
"Stable frozen for one year, room temperature for seven days, or refrigerated for three months.
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Methodology
" Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectometry (LC/MS-MS) "



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.