Calcium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine

Test Code
300


Preferred Specimen
"Submit only 1 of the following specimens:


Plasma

Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma

Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).



Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).



Urine

Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s) with no metal cap(s) or glued insert(s)

Specimen Volume: 25 mL from a 24-hour urine collection

Collection Instructions: Add 20 mL of 6N HCl at start of collection. If 24-hour volume is markedly decreased (<300 mL/24 hours), indicate exact volume of 6N HCl added.

Note: 1. 24-Hour volume is required.

2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.

3. Indicate urine.

4. Label specimen appropriately (urine).

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Reference Range
"0-60 days: 9.2-32.8 mg/dL
2 months: 9.7-36.7 mg/dL

3 months: 11.4-35.4 mg/dL

4 months: 10.9-49.8 mg/dL

5 months: 9.3-47.2 mg/dL

6 months: 11.3-55.0 mg/dL

7-9 months: 12.4-48.5 mg/dL

10-12 months: 15.7-51.1 mg/dL

1-16 years: 14.0-59.0 mg/dL

=17 years: 10.0-40.0 mg/dL

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Performed By
CoxHealth



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