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HelpTest ID RAMBO Ammonium, Random, Urine
Useful For
Diagnosis of the cause of acidosis using random urine specimens
Diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen 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 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
Report Available
Same day to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82140
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.