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Test Code
PPSVT
Test Name
Validity, Pain Management, Urine
CPT Codes
99999
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

Useful in assessing the integrity of urine samples prior to testing to determine if the samples have been diluted, substituted, or adulterated.

Includes:

  • Creatinine
  • pH
  • Specific Gravity
  • Nitrites
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Urine

Preferred Collection Container: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free)

Desired Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Processing and Submission Instructions
  • If using paper requisition, submit specimen with a completed Pain Management Drug Testing Request (HNL-56).
  • Interpretation is dependent on completing the prescribed medication history section at the bottom of the form.
  • List only the medications taken within the last 2-3 days.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection

Urine specimens received in tubes containing preservatives will be rejected.
Methodology
Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Reference Intervals

Tested for:

Normal:

Creatinine

> or = 20 mg/dL

pH

4.2 - 8.0

Specific Gravity

1.003 - 1.035

Nitrites

<200 µg/mL

 
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • Validity
  • Adulterants
  • Adulteration
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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