MELANIN URINE QUALITATIVE
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: MELAN
UPHSM LIS Test #: 917
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 917
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 10-15 ml random
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
Plastic urine cup or urine vacutainer collection kit.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
Plastic urine cup or urine vacutainer collection kit.
Methods
Ferric chloride test
Clinical Utilities
Detecting the melanin pigment in urine. Results are qualitative.
CPT Codes
81005
* The CPT codes provided 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 payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative