Uranium, Urine

Test Code
34698


CPT Codes
83018

Preferred Specimen
1 mL urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container


Patient Preparation
Avoid exposure to gadolinium based contrast media for 48 hours prior to sample collection

Minimum Volume
0.4 mL


Instructions
Avoid exposure to gadolinium based contrast media for 48 hours prior to sample collection


Transport Container
Plastic container (acid-washed or trace metal-free)


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
As needed


Clinical Significance
Exposure Monitoring/Investigation


Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Road
Horsham, PA 19044



Last Updated: November 6, 2024


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.