Laboratory Services
Calcium, Urine, 24 hr
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| Test Description |
Calcium, Urine, 24 hr
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| Synonym(s) |
Ca |
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| Test ID |
UCA24
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| Specimen Type |
Urine |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Urine, 24 hour collection |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Urine, 24 hour collection - Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning). Screw the lid on securely. Transport the specimen promptly to the laboratory. Container must be labeled with patient's full name, date and time collection started, and date and time collection finished and Total Volume. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
25 mL aliquot of 24 hour collection |
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
1 ml |
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| Stability |
2 days at 15-25 ˚C |
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| Methodology |
Colorimetric |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
82340 |
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| Reference Range |
100-300 mg / 24 hr with normal food intake |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
19153-6,017862-4, 6874-2 |
