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HelpTest ID HEXU Iohexol, Timed Collection, Urine
Useful For
Determining glomerular filtration rate in urine specimens
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Iohexol, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect a timed urine specimen. Timing may be variable and patient dependent.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 35 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82542
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HEXU | Iohexol, U | 93973-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 61712 | Iohexol, U | 93973-6 |
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Report Available
3 to 4 daysNY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.