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HelpTest Code UCYSM Cystinuria Profile, Quantitative, 24 Hour, Urine
Additional Codes
| Mayo | CYSQN |
| Epic ID | LAB2111 |
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
UrineNecessary Information
1. 24-Hour volume (in milliliters) is required.
2. Patient's age is required.
3. Include family history, clinical condition (asymptomatic or acute episode), diet, and drug therapy information.
Specimen Required
-Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
-Diazolidinyl Urea (Germall) 5.0 mL (T822)
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect before intravenous pyelogram.
2. Add 5 g of diazolidinyl urea (Germall) as preservative at start of collection. If preservative is not available, refrigerate during collection.
3. Collect urine for 24 hours.
4. Mix well before taking 5-mL aliquot.
Additional Information: See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens for multiple collections.
Refrigerate during and after collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Frozen (preferred) | 70 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
Transport 5 mL of 24 hour urine frozen with total volume documented.
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Useful For
Diagnosis of cystinuria using 24-hour urine collections
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysReference Values
Cystine
3-15 years: ≤53 mcmol/24 h
≥16 years: ≤115 mcmol/24 h
Lysine
3-15 years: ≤140 mcmol/24 h
≥16 years: ≤290 mcmol/24 h
Ornithine
3-15 years: ≤16 mcmol/24 h
≥16 years: ≤70 mcmol/24 h
Arginine
3-15 years: ≤25 mcmol/24 h
≥16 years: ≤64 mcmol/24 h
Conversion Formulas:
Result in mcmol/24 hours x 0.24 =result in mg/24 h
Result in mg/24 hours x 4.17 =result in mcmol/24 h
CPT Code Information
82136