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Reporting Name
Chyluria Screen, Random, UUseful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of chyluria (galacturia)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
UrineNecessary Information
Indicate patient's age and sex.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Before specimen collection, the patient should not ingest foods or beverages rich in vitamin C or take vitamin C supplements.
Supplies: Urine Container, 60 mL (T313)
Container/Tube: Plastic, 60-mL urine bottle
Specimen Volume: 15 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect a first-morning, random urine collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
15 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Frozen (preferred) | 10 days |
| Refrigerated | 10 days | |
| Ambient | 4 hours |
Reference Values
No lipoproteins present
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT Code Information
82664-Electrophoretic technique, not elsewhere specified (Chylomicrons and lipoproteins)
84311-Spectrophotometry, analyte not specified (Cholesterol)
84478-Triglycerides
Method Description
This test involves 2 steps, centrifugation and lipoprotein electrophoresis, to detect the visual presence of chylomicrons. The specimen also is analyzed for cholesterol and triglycerides using an enzymatic colorimetric method. The results of the cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoprotein electrophoresis are used together to determine whether the sample is chyluria.(Unpublished Mayo information)
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Method Name
Enzymatic Colorimetric/Electrophoresis/Spectrophotometry (SP)