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Test Code RAMBO Ammonium, Random, Urine

Reporting Name

Ammonium, Random, U

Useful For

Diagnosis of the cause of acidosis using random urine specimens

 

Diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones

Specimen Type

Urine


Specimen 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
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

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

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

Method Name

Enzymatic

Report Available

Same day to 2 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.