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Test Code LAB709 Urine Stone Risk Profile

Important Note

For inpatients only, a Litholink 24-hour urine jug can be aqcuired from the Main Lab (ext. 7-2102). Follow Litholink Collection Instructions. DO NOT REFRIGERATE. Document the date and time collection begins and ends. Collection must be at least 22 hours and no more than 26 hours. The collection may be started any day of the week except Thursday. Deliver the jug and kit back to the Main Lab within 24 hours from the end of collection.

 

For outpatient collections, please contact the Send Outs department at ext. 7-2563.

Additional Codes

Stonerisk

Clinical System Name

Urine Stone Risk Profile

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Urine

Container(s): 24 Hour Urine Jug

Preferred Vol:

Minimum Vol:

 

Note: For inpatients only, a Litholink 24-hour urine jug can be aqcuired from the Main Lab (ext. 7-2102). Follow Litholink Collection Instructions. DO NOT REFRIGERATE. Document the date and time collection begins and ends. Collection must be at least 22 hours and no more than 26 hours. The collection may be started any day of the week except Thursday. Deliver the jug and kit back to the Main Lab within 24 hours from the end of collection.

 

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Refrigeration or freezing, no preservative

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: RT

Storage Location: DO NOT REFRIGERATE. Place the urine jug on the Send Outs bench along with remaining labels.

 

Off-site Collection: DO NOT REFRIGERATE. Maintain sample at room temp during collection and storage. Send original container room temp.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Room Temp 96 h
  Refrigerated N
  Frozen N

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N   4 - 7 d

 

Performing Laboratory

Litholink Corporation

2250 West Campbell Park Drive
Chicago, IL 60612


Phone: (800) 338-4333

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone: (206) 987-2563

 

CPT Codes

81050, 82140, 82340, 82436, 82507, 82570, 82615, 83735, 83945, 83986, 84105, 84133, 84300, 84392, 84540, 84560

Methodology

Method:

Analytical Volume: 40.0 mL Aliqout from 24-hour collection with preservative.

Limitations:

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name: Litholink 24-Hour Urine, KS
Reference Lab Test Code: 910235
Instructions: Mix urine well, measure, and note total volume. Affix a large Epic label on the 50.0 mL tube supplied in the kit and fill with urine. Ship at ambient temperature via FedEx Priority Overnight. Must reach reference lab within 96 hours of completion. Saturday delivery is acceptable.

 

Special Instructions

Litholink Collection Instructions.

Requisition

Litholink Test Request Form