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CALCIUM 24 HR URINE
Test CodeLAB814
CPT Codes
81050, 82340
Preferred Specimen
24 hr urine collection
Instructions
Collect a 24 hour urine in a 24 hour urine container with HCL preservative and refrigerate during collection. TO COLLECT A 24-HOUR URINE SPECIMEN: At the hour selected to start the 24-hour period, have the patient urinate and discard. From that time collect all urine passed in a clean container and transfer immediately to this bottle. DO NOT HAVE PATIENT URINATE DIRECTLY INTO THE BOTTLE. Have the patient pass the last urine at the end of the 24-hour period and add this into the bottle. The container must be kept refrigerated at all times during the 24-hour collection.Refrigerate during collection
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:1 day
Reference Range
Calcium | mg/dL | not estabilished |
Calcium, 24Hr Urine | calc | 20-280 mg/24 hrs |
24Hr Total Urine Volume | 1000-2500 mL |
Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry