ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Diuretic Screen, Urine : 0091258

Mnemonic: DIURETIC U

Methodology: Qualitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Ultraviolet Detection
Performed: Varies
Reported: 5-14 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Random urine.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 10 mL urine to ARUP Standard Transport Tubes. (Min: 1.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval:
By report
Note: Includes: benzthiazide, bumetanide, chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, hydroflumethiazide, and metolazone.
CPT Code(s): 82486
Cross References: Thiazide (Diuretic Survey, Urine)