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Additional Codes
| Mayo Test ID |
|---|
| FURA |
Reporting Name
Uranium, UPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsSpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen 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.
Specimen 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
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 |
Report Available
9 to 18 daysMethod Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Test 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.Interpretation
Specimens for elemental testing should be collected in certified metal-free containers. Elevated results for elemental testing may be caused by environmental contamination at the time of specimen collection and should be interpreted accordingly. It is recommended that unexpected elevated results be verified by testing another specimen in a trace metal free container.