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Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Patient Preparation: For 48 hours before specimen collection, patient should avoid exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media.
Supplies: NMS Acid Washed "Precleaned", 10 mL (T619)
Container/Tube: Acid washed or trace metal free plastic container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine in acid washed or trace metal free plastic container.
2. Submit 1 mL of urine refrigerated.
Method Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Reporting Name
Uranium, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 16 days | Acid Washed Plastic (MML Supply T619) |
| Frozen | 30 days | Acid Washed Plastic (MML Supply T619) | |
| Ambient | 9 days | Acid Washed Plastic (MML Supply T619) |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Typically less than 0.1 mcg/L in the general population.
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Report Available
9 to 18 daysPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83018
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FURA | Uranium, U | 5752-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1442 | Uranium | 5752-1 |
| Z1874 | Reporting Limit | 19147-8 |