Urobilinogen, qualitative

Alphabetical Test listing

Urobilinogen, qualitative-383

  
Urobilinogen, qualitative
  
383
  
84578.0
  
UBQ
  

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"

  
Urine, random
  
  
15 mL
  
5.0 mL
  

Collect random urine specimen, preferably first morning.

  

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)

 

 

  
  

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.

  

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

Screw cap urine container:
Refrigerated - 8 hours

  
  • Improper labeling (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Delay in transport
  • Leaking container compromising the specimen
  • Improper storage/transport temperature
  • Interfering substances
  
AHL - Urinalysis: U
  
Daily
  
1 day
  

Normal

  
84578
  
04/02/2008
  
01/13/2021
  
01/12/2024