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Urine-Urobilinogen (Qualitative) Included with urinalysis (UA).
MessagePerformed in the Hematology Laboratory x5475, 76
Cannot be ordered as a stand alone test
Cannot be ordered as a stand alone test
Test Code
N/A (see UA)
CPT Codes
84583
Preferred Specimen
random urine
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Test within 1 hour of collection
Transport Container
Dark, Plastic, Leakproof Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
1 hour at room temperature. 6 hours refrigerated
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
sample not sent in dark container.
Sample too old for testing
Sample too old for testing
Methodology
enzymatic/colorimetric
Setup Schedule
24/7
Limitations
Must be sent in a dark, light proof container or results may be
erroneously low
erroneously low
Reference Range
0.2-1.0 E.U./dL
Clinical Significance
Elevated levels may indicate hemolytic anaemia (excessive breakdown of red blood cells), overburdening of the liver, increased urobilinogen production, a large hematoma, restricted liver function, hepatic infection, poisoning or liver cirrhosis.
