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Test Code FAT URN Fat, Urine

Performing Laboratory

Memorial Hospital Laboratory- Automated Procedures 304-388-5953

Specimen Requirements

Urine-Sterile Container or Kova Tube

10 mL (minimum 4 mL) 

Specimen Rejection

  • Improperly labeled, collected, stored, and transported
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Specimen contaiminated with lubricants, oil or soap.

Storage and Stability

Refrigerate 2-8C         24 hours         

Reference Values

Negative 

Methodology

Oil Red O

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Results available within 24 hours

CPT Coding

89125

Additional Information

Evaluate nephrotic syndrome, renal tublar necrosis, mercury poisoning, ethylene glycol ingestion and fatty casts in urine.