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Chyluria Screen, Random, Urine

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Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Aiding in the diagnosis of chyluria (galacturia)

Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test

Enzymatic Colorimetric/Electrophoresis/Spectrophotometry (SP)

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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Chyluria Screen, Random, U

Aliases
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Chyluria Screen, Urine

Fat Embolism Syndrome

Fat, Total

Gross Fat Droplets

Lipid Analysis, Urine

Lipid Survey, Urine

Urine Fluid

Chylomicrons

Galacturia

Triglycerides, Urine

Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Urine

Necessary Information

Indicate patient's age and sex.

Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

Patient Preparation: Before specimen collection, the patient should not ingest foods or beverages rich in vitamin C or take vitamin C supplements.

Supplies: Urine Container, 60 mL (T313)

Container/Tube: Plastic, 60-mL urine bottle

Specimen Volume: 15 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect a first-morning, random urine collection.

Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.

15 mL

Reject Due To
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  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Frozen (preferred) 10 days
Refrigerated 10 days
Ambient 4 hours

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Aiding in the diagnosis of chyluria (galacturia)

Clinical Information
Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test

Chyluria is a medical condition in which chyle is present in the urine. Chyle is a milky substance composed of lymphatic fluid and chylomicrons formed in the small intestine during the digestion of fatty foods. Chyluria is most prevalent in tropical areas where it is caused by parasitic (Wuchereria bancrofti) infections spread by mosquitoes. Parasitic chyluria is so rare as to be nonexistent in the continental United States. Nonparasitic chyluria causes include traumatic lesions, tumors, lymphangioma, pregnancy, and granulomatous infections.

Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

No lipoproteins present

Interpretation
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results

This assay provides information regarding the fat content in urine fluid. Urinary cholesterol and triglyceride values are normally less than 10 mg/dL. High triglyceride levels in urine may indicate chyluria.

Cautions
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) interferes with the cholesterol determination and, to a lesser degree, the triglyceride concentration. Ascorbic acid falsely decreases the cholesterol and triglyceride results.

 

Result can be falsely decreased in patients with elevated levels of N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine (NAPQI)-a metabolite of acetaminophen, N-acetylcysteine, and metamizole.

Clinical Reference
Recommendations for in-depth reading of a clinical nature

1. Diamond E, Schapira HE. Chyluria-a review of the literature. Urology. 1985;26(5):427-431

2. Mendu DR, Sternlicht H, Ramanathan LV, et al. Two cases of spontaneous remission of non-parasitic chyluria. Clin Biochem. 2017;50(15):886-888. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2017.05.002

Method Description
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This test involves 2 steps, centrifugation and lipoprotein electrophoresis, to detect the visual presence of chylomicrons. The specimen also is analyzed for cholesterol and triglycerides using an enzymatic colorimetric method. The results of the cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoprotein electrophoresis are used together to determine whether the sample is chyluria.(Unpublished Mayo information)

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
Outlines the days the test is performed. This field reflects the day that the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means that assays are performed multiple times during the day.

Monday through Friday

Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

2 to 5 days

Specimen Retention Time
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

6 days

Performing Laboratory Location
Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester

Fees
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Test Classification
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This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information
Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Clinic Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.

CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

82664-Electrophoretic technique, not elsewhere specified (Chylomicrons and lipoproteins)

84311-Spectrophotometry, analyte not specified (Cholesterol)

84478-Triglycerides

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CSU Chyluria Screen, Random, U 95808-2
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
CHOLU Cholesterol, Random, U 14444-4
TRIGU Triglycerides, Random, U 14450-1
CMTCS Interpretive Comment 95807-4

Test Setup Resources

Setup Files
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Excel | Pdf

Sample Reports
Normal and Abnormal sample reports are provided as references for report appearance.

Normal Reports | Abnormal Reports

SI Sample Reports
International System (SI) of Unit reports are provided for a limited number of tests. These reports are intended for international account use and are only available through MayoLINK accounts that have been defined to receive them.

SI Normal Reports | SI Abnormal Reports