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Urobilinogen, qualitative-383

Test info

Test name:

Urobilinogen, qualitative

Test number:

383

Excellian order number:

84578.0

Abbreviation:

UBQ

Limitations:

Refrigerated specimens in screw cap container received >8 hrs but <24 hrs from collection will be resulted with a comment: "Specimen exceeds standard time for testing"

Specimen

Specimen type:

Urine, random

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (non sterile)

Volume:

15 mL

Minimum volume:

5.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Collect random urine specimen, preferably first morning.

Processing instructions:

Transfer urine to a Urine preservative vial/tube, urinalysis.

The BD Urinalysis Preservative Tube has a minimum fill of 7-10 mL; 10 mL is preferred.

Urine processing instructions (BD)

Transport container:

Urine preservative vial/tube , urinalysis

Alternate transport container:

If UA transport tube in not available, or there is insufficient specimen, transport in a screw cap plastic container (non sterile), refrigerated, within 8 hours of collection.

Transport and stability:

Urine preservative vial/tube - urinalysis (preferred):
Ambient - 72 hours

Screw cap urine container:
Refrigerated - 8 hours

Reason for rejection:

Improper labeling (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Delay in transport
Leaking container compromising the specimen
Improper storage/transport temperature
Interfering substances

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Urinalysis: U

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Normal

Billing

CPT codes:

84578

Tracking

Date created:

04/02/2008

Revised date:

01/13/2021

Review date:

01/12/2024