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Urobilinogen, Urine MessageTest performed at York Hospital Laboratory. Test CodeUURO CPT Codes 81003 Preferred Specimen12 mL urine submitted in a sterile plastic leakproof container InstructionsCollect a freshly voided, clean-catch, mid-stream urine specimen. Transport TemperatureRefrigerated Specimen StabilityRoom temperature: 1 hourRefrigerated: 24 hoursFrozen: Not recommended MethodologyReflectance Spectrophotometry Setup ScheduleDaily Report AvailableNext Day Reference Range0.2-1.0 EU/dL Clinical SignificanceUrobilinogen is normally present in urine at concentrations up to 1.0 mg/dL. A result of 2.0 mg/dL represents the transition from normal to abnormal, and the patient and/or urine specimen should be evaluated further for hemolytic and hepatitis disease. Evaluation of both bilirubin and urobilinogen results helps in the differential diagnosis of jaundice, as well as other liver and biliary disorders. The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.

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