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HelpTest Code Billings Clinic: 8317 Mayo: NITU Nitrogen, Total, 24 Hour, Urine
Reporting Name
Nitrogen, Total, UPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Useful For
Assessing nutritional status (protein malnutrition)
Assessment of protein nutrition and nitrogen balance in hospitalized patients
Evaluating protein catabolism
Determining nitrogen balance, when used in conjunction with 24-hour fecal nitrogen measurement
Method Name
Dumas Combustion
Necessary Information
24-Hour volume (in milliliters) is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine for 24 hours.
2. No preservative. Refrigerated is the preferred preservation method.
Specimen Stability Information: Frozen 3 years
Additional Information: See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens for multiple collections
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Frozen | |||
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
<16 years: Not established
≥16 years: 4-20 g/24 hours
Interpretation
Urinary nitrogen excretion levels within the normal range are indicative of adequate nutrition.
Slightly abnormal excretion rates may be a result of moderate stress or complications, such as infection or trauma.
Significantly abnormal excretion rates may be associated with severe stress due to multiple traumas, head injury, sepsis, or extensive burns. The goal with therapy for a depleted person is a positive nitrogen balance of 4 to 6 g nitrogen/24 hours.
Day(s) Performed
Friday
Report Available
1 to 8 daysTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
84999
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| NITU | Nitrogen, Total, U | 2660-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 17418 | Nitrogen, Total, U | 2660-9 |
| DUR8 | Collection Duration | 13362-9 |
| TOTV | Specimen Volume | 28009-9 |