Specimen:

Urine

Collection Medium:

Alternate
Collection Media:

Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection 
containers.

Minimum:

10 ml; random specimen must have at least 10 ml to titrate.

Analytic Time:

24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

Diet dependent; average diet, 15-150 mg/24hr

Sample
Processing:

Submit in leakproof container.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of 
collection.

Sample
Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport
Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

Instructions:

Random specimen acceptable, minimum volume is 10 ml.

CPT Code:

82340

See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives