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HelpEpic Test Code LAB21026 Phosphorus: Urine, 24 hour
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Specimen Type
24 hour urine
Preferred Container
24 hour urine container with 6M HCl (Note: Preservative may be added before or after collection)
Volume Required
Entire collection
At least 10 mL urine needs to be submitted to testing lab.
- Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.
Storage Requirements
Keep urine refrigerated during the collection period.
Transportation Needs
Deliver specimen to the laboratory at the end of collection. If transportation is expected to exceed 1 hour, provisions must be made to keep the urine chilled
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Greater than 10% of total volume lost
Inappropriate urine preservative used
Specimen not refrigerated
>12 hrs Room Temperature
>24 hours refrigerated after end of collection
Reference Values
| Population | Units | Reference Range |
| All Populations | g/24 hour | 0.4-1.3 |
Reflex Testing
A urine creatinine (CPT: 82570) and output are performed and billed on all requests for 24 hour urine chemistries
Available STAT
No
Days of Analysis
All
Methodology
Beckman AU/Dx Series
CPT Code
84105 (Also see Reflex Testing)
Last Updated
30-Mar-19