Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Specimen Type
Urine, Timed Collection
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01176
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
3-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.5-10 mL 24- Hour Urine
Container Type
24-Hour Urine Container
Collection Instructions
Collect urine without preservative. Refrigerated during collection. Do not include first morning specimen; collect all subsequent voidings. The last sample collected should be the first morning specimen voided the following morning at the same time as the previous mornings first voiding.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Hours; Refrigerated: 30 Days; Frozen: 60 Days
Rejection Criteria
Received room temp; Acidified urine
Test Volume Required
10 mL 24-Hour Urine
Minimum Test Volume
1.5 mL 24-Hour Urine
Processing Instructions
Indicate volume in comments and on specimen.
CPT Codes
82507
Revised
07-12-19
Initials
SL