Melanin, Urine
General Information
- Lab Name
- Lab Code
- 284
- Description
- Synonyms
Interpretation
- Method
- Qualitative Colorimetry
- Ref. Range Notes
- Negative
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Urine
- Collection
- RANDOM URINE - Protect From Light during collection, storage, and shipment
- Handling Instructions
- Quantity
-
requested: 4 mL urine
minimum: 2.5 mL urine
Processing
- Processing
- Mix Well, aliquot 4 mL & Freeze urine at -20°C. Protect From Light
Unacceptable Condition: Refrigerated or ambient temp
Login: SEND1-;FREEZE
RSNDT1: ARUP
RSTYP1: URINE
RTSRQ1: ;Melanin (ARUP Test 20226)
Sendouts, order ARUP Test # 20226.CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.Stability: Ambient/Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 week
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Performing Location(s)
-
HMC Sendout UW-MT Sendout - Other Locations/Notes
-
ARUP Assoc. Regional University Physicians Laboratories500 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 1-800-522-2787
- Frequency
- Daily
- Available STAT?
- No
Billing & Coding
- CPT codes
- Billing Comments
- CPT: 81005
- LOINC