Specimen Type
Urine, Timed Collection
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB383
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
24 hr or timed urine collection
Container Type
24-Hour Urine Container
Collection Instructions
Note duration of collection, patient's height & weight on req. Plasma or serum creatinine must be obtained during the urine collection period. (NOTE: A plasma or serum creatinine that is drawn up to 24 hours after the end of the collection period is acceptable.)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
5.0 ml aliquot of timed urine specimen
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 ml aliquot of timed urine specimen
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & aliquot supernatant. Save up to 50 mls of specimen for possible add-on tests. Write "URINE" on specimen label. *NOTE - The presence of boric acid preservative (for other 24-hr urine tests) Does not interfere with test.
CPT Codes
82575