| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
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24hr Urine Container (No preservative) and Serum-SST |
7 days 2-8°C | See report |
Specimen Requirements
24 hour urine collection and 1.0 mL serum with notation of total volume collected.
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Method
Colorimetric
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Schedule
Mon-Fri
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Turn-Around Time
24 hrs
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes (SST).
Special instructions: Keep urine refrigerated during collection; Blood must be drawn within the same 24-hour period as the urine collection. |
Clinical Utility
To determine if the kidneys are functioning normally and to monitor treatment of kidney disease.
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CPT Codes
82575
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