CDOS

Aegis 00195U

Test Code: 21867200

Performing Lab: FHC

CPT Code: G0481

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Specimen Collection Container/Tube

Sterile Conatiner

Minimum Volume

30mL

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp if shipping same day; Longer than 24 hours specimen should be refrigerated.

Specimen Handling

Complete the test requisition in its entirety ensuring that the HSN number on the specimen and requisition match throughout this process. Requisitions may be hardcopy or electronic. See Appendices I-III additional information. a. For hardcopy requisitions, once completed give the donor the pink “Patient Copy” of the Laboratory Request form. Fold and place the completed Laboratory Request Form along with a copy of the donor’s insurance card in the back pouch of the Aegis specimen bag. It is important that the specimen and pad are in one compartment, and the paperwork in the other, to avoid contamination of the requisition in the event of specimen leakage. b. For electronic OrderManager orders (Online Portal), ensure “Send to Facility” was clicked to be sure the order was submitted electronically to the laboratory. It is not necessary to send additional paperwork with electronic orders. Place the clear, sealed specimen bag into the proper shipping container for transport to the Laboratory.

Specimen Type

Urine

Stability

7 Days

Additional Information

Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection. a. If the sample cannot be shipped within 24 hours of collection, refrigeration is recommended. The recommended temperature range for refrigerators is 2-8 °C. b. If the sample cannot be shipped within 7 days of collection, freezing is recommended. The recommended temperature range for freezers is < -10 °C. c. Testing will be cancelled if sample(s) are received >30 days after the date of collection. d. Sample degradation is possible if shipping is outside the above recommendations.

Cause for Rejection

Read the temperature strip within 4 minutes of collection to determine if the specimen is outside the acceptable 90-100 degrees F range or if the donor is unable to provide 30mL, a. Discard the specimen b. Ask the donor to drink water, and c. Re-collect the specimen as soon as the donor is ready

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