Test Code FURA Uranium, Urine
Reporting Name
Uranium, USpecimen 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)