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

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.

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