Catecholamines, Fractionated, Urinary Free, Random Urine
Order Name
F Cats U Rand
Test Number: 5194551
Revision Date 03/01/2023
Test Number: 5194551
Revision Date 03/01/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Catecholamines, Fractionated, Urinary Free, Random Urine
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 10 mL aliquot (4 mL) | Urine, Random | Urine Monovette/pH stabilizer | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 10 mL aliquot (4 mL) | Urine, Random | Sterile Urine container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Use random urine transport tube containing 6N HCl. Container is also known as "urine Monovette(R) with pH stabilizer". Monovette(R) instructions accompany units. Preservative must be added to the container prior to the start of the collection. If collecting without Monovette(R), use plastic urine container and adjust urine pH to less than 5 with 6N HCl. CAUTION: Strong acid. May cause skin burns. PeopleSoft item number for this container is *56015. Specimen Storage: Refrigerated Specimen Collection: Not Available Special Instructions: Random urine collection. NOTE: If original container is received with pH >3, but <5, adjust pH to <3 with 6N HCl. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 3 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 30 days at 70(degrees)C Refer to the Preservative Quick Reference Chart in Specimen Collection: Urine Specimens. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 7 - 9 days working day. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 316203 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 316203 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82384, 82570 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |