Cathartic Laxative, Urine
Test Mnemonic
UCATH
CPT Codes
- 80376 - QTY (1)
- G0480 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Laxatives Panel, Qualitative
Includes
- Desacetyl Bisacodyl (Bisacodyl diphenol)
- Rhein
- Emodin
- Aloe-Emodin
Performing Laboratory
National Med Serv Inc
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Sun
Turnaround Time
8 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
This test is New York State approved.
Clinical Info
Purpose: Therapeutic drug monitoring. Reporting limit: Desacetyl Bisacodyl (Bisacodyl diphenol): 5.0 ng/mL, Rhein: 5.0 ng/mL, Emodin: 5.0 ng/mL, Aloe-Emodin: 5.0 ng/mL.