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Cystine, Quantitative, Urine

Order Code
700195
CPT
82131
Test Details
TAT

10 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Used to diagnose and monitor cystinuria, a cause of kidney stones.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

5 mL aliquot

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container without preservative (preferred). 6N HCl or 1g/L Boric acid may be added as a preservative, but may adversely impact other tests for kidney stones or urinalysis.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Strictly frozen, requires own sample container

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 1 year
Order Code
700195
CPT
82131
Test Details
TAT

10 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Used to diagnose and monitor cystinuria, a cause of kidney stones.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

5 mL aliquot

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container without preservative (preferred). 6N HCl or 1g/L Boric acid may be added as a preservative, but may adversely impact other tests for kidney stones or urinalysis.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Strictly frozen, requires own sample container

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 1 year