Diuretic Screen
Label Mnemonic: DIUR
Epic code: LAB3016
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Random Urine
Collection Medium:
Yellow top round bottom tube (no additive)
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 10 mL random urine collected in TWO Yellow top round bottom tubes (no additive)

Absolute Minimum: 1.2 mL random urine
Turn Around Time:
5-14 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
By report
Comments:
Qualitative diuretic screen includes: benzthiazide, bumetanide, chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, hydroflumethiazide, and metolazone.
Methodology:
Qualitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Ultraviolet Detection
CPT Code:
82542