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Useful For
Diagnosis of the cause of acidosis using random urine specimens
Diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones
Reporting Name
Ammonium, Random, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Container/Tube: Plastic tube
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Random: 3-65 mmol/L
No reference values established for <18 years and >77 years of age.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day to 2 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82140
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| RAMBO | Ammonium, Random, U | 1842-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| RAMBO | Ammonium, Random, U | 1842-4 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.