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Urobilinogen, Urine
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| Test Code(s): |
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UROB / HCUROB
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| Test Description: |
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Included In: Urinalysis, Urinalysis Reagent Strip
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| Methodology: |
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Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzer
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: 1 hour.
Routine: 2 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Urine
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| Collection Instructions: |
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First morning midstream clean catch preferred. Refrigerate if transportation to lab is delayed. Indicate whether specimen is midstream, indwelling catheter, single catheter or other method of collection. For midstream urine collection instructions refer to Health Facts for you - Male HF #4247, Female HF # 4236 located on UConnect.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Sterile screw cap container
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 10 mL
Pediatrics: 3 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Urine aliquot
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 10 mL
Pediatrics: 3 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to the laboratory immediately. Refrigerate if transportation to lab is delayed. Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Samples held at room temperature for more than 2 hours or samples refrigerated for more than 24 hours are not acceptable.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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Reference Interval:
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0.2, 1.0, <2.0 mg/dL
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| Additional Information: |
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Conversion and Sensitivity Chart Link
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