Methodology
Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry
Specimen Type
Urine, Random
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB01023
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
3-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4 mL Urine
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Collect urine in a sterile container and transfer urine to the Myoglobin Transport Tube (170764) within one hour of collection. Freeze immediately.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: 7 Days
Rejection Criteria
Received in a non-Myoglobin Transport Tube; Specimen received past stability; pH<8.0; Received room temp
Test Volume Required
4 mL Urine
Minimum Test Volume
4 mL Urine
Processing Instructions
Transfer and submit urine in the Myoglobin Transport Tube (170764) within one hour of collection. Freeze immediately.
CPT Codes
83874
Revised
09-25-14
Initials
SL
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