Oxidants

CPT Code(s):

84311

Specimen Requirements:

Collect 2 mL urine in a preservative-free plastic container.
Transport/Storage Temperature:

  • Refrigerated

Use:

Included in the Specimen Validity Panel, oxidants are tested for to assist in identifying samples that have been adulterated.

Methodology:


Spectrophotometry

Reported:


1 – 3 days

Interpretation Data:

Presence of oxidants is abnormal.