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HelpTest Code LAB1980 Urine Glucose Tetrasaccharide (Hex4)
Clinical System Name
Urine Glucose Tetrasaccharide (Hex4)
Synonyms
Hex4, Urine
Hexose Tetrasaccharide, Urine
Urine Glucose Tetrasaccharide
Urine, Hex4
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Urine
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Note: Random urine.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage Location: CRITICAL FROZEN. Do not freeze entire container. Aliquot 1.0 mL urine (no preservatives) into a Falcon tube, labeled with a large Epic label. Place the aliquot in the -20 freezer Send Outs rack. May be stored at 4 C for up to 72 hours, thereafter must be stored frozen at -20 C.
Off-site Collection:
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room Temp |
Unacceptable |
|
| Refrigerated | 72 h | |
| Frozen |
Indefinite |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | 2 w |
Performing Laboratory
Duke University Hospital
Biochemical Genetics Laboratory
801 Capitola Drive, Suite 6
Durham, NC 27713
Phone: (919) 549-0445
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82570, 83789
Methodology
Method: UPLC-MS/MS
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL
Limitations:
Reference Range
Interpretive report to be provided.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Hex4 (glucose tetrasaccharides; targeting the Glc4 fraction) |
| Reference Lab Test Code: |
N/A |
| Instructions: |
Ship frozen via FedEx Priority Overnight. Saturday deliveries are not accepted. |