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Additional Codes
LAB3348
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
UrineNecessary Information
1. Patient's age is required.
2. Provide a reason for testing.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random or timed urine specimen.
2. No preservative needed.
Specimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
<2 weeks: 1.4-5.3 mmol/mol creatinine
2 weeks-1 year: 1.0-3.2 mmol/mol creatinine
2-10 years: 0.5-3.3 mmol/mol creatinine
≥11 years: 0.4-1.2 mmol/mol creatinine
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
CPT Code Information
83921
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| OROT | Orotic Acid, U | 17869-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8905 | Orotic Acid, U | 17869-9 |
Report Available
4 to 8 daysSpecimen Retention Time
1 monthForms
1. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602)
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.