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Test ID CSU Chyluria Screen, Random, Urine

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of chyluria (galacturia)

Method Name

Enzymatic Colorimetric/Electrophoresis/Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reporting Name

Chyluria Screen, Random, U

Specimen Type

Urine


Necessary Information


Indicate patient's age and sex.

Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Before specimen collection, the patient should not ingest foods or beverages rich in vitamin C or take vitamin C supplements.

Supplies: Urine Container, 60 mL (T313)

Container/Tube: Plastic, 60-mL urine bottle

Specimen Volume: 15 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect a first-morning, random urine collection.


Specimen Minimum Volume

15 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Frozen (preferred) 10 days
  Refrigerated  10 days
  Ambient  4 hours

Reference Values

No lipoproteins present

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82664-Electrophoretic technique, not elsewhere specified (Chylomicrons and lipoproteins)

84311-Spectrophotometry, analyte not specified (Cholesterol)

84478-Triglycerides

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CSU Chyluria Screen, Random, U 95808-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
CHOLU Cholesterol, Random, U 14444-4
TRIGU Triglycerides, Random, U 14450-1
CMTCS Interpretive Comment 95807-4

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.

Report Available

2 to 5 days

NY State Approved

Yes