CALCIUM 24 HR URINE

Test Code
LAB814


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



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