Urobilinogen Screen, Urine
Test Mnemonic
UUROB
CPT Codes
- 81003 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
5818-0
Aliases
- UBG
- UBG
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Refrigerated | ||
| 7 mL | Urine, random | BD Urine Preservative tube (Yellow) | Ambient |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Clean container | ||||
| 7 mL | BD Urine Preservative Tube (Yellow) |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Clean container - 2 hours / BD Urine Preservative tube - 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | Clean container - 24 hours / BD Urine Preservative Tube (Yellow) - 72 hours |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
8 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemical |
Reference Range
| Urobilinogen | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | Normal | 0.2-1.0 EU/dL |
Special Info
Not a substitute for porphyrin screening.
Clinical Info
Differential diagnosis of porphyrias and liver disease