CARBOHYDRATE URINE

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: CARBU
UPHSM LIS Test #: 3184
Schedule: Wednesday
Testing Time: 8 days (not reported on Saturday or Sunday)
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 5.0 mL(1.0 mL Minimum)
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Plastic 10 mL Urine tube
Collection Info:
Collect an early morning (preferred) random urine specimen.

Methods

Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC), Qualitative
Spectrophotometric, Kinetic Glucose Hexokinase

Clinical Utilities

Screening for disorders with increased excretion of fructose, glucose, galactose, disaccharides, and oligosaccharides, as well as succinylpurines.

CPT Codes

84377, 82760, 82945

* 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
If positive, carbohydrate is identified.