Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives


Test name is listed with preferred specimen (timed or random collection)
If the indicated supplies are not available locally, contact UIDL Client Services at (1-866-844-8522) for assistance.

The Total Volume is required for all 24-hour collections.

For all urine test listed below, two 50 ml samples are preferred. If a suitable container is not available locally, contact Pathology Client Services for assistance.
Amylase, random Microalbumin, 24 hr or random
Calcium, 24 hr preferred; random, if necessary Osmolality, random
Chloride, 24 hr or random Porphobilinogen, Qualitative, random
Creatinine, 24 hr or random Potassium, 24 hr or random
Creatinine Clearance, 24 hr Pregnancy Test, 1st void or random (preferred)
Ethanol, random Protein Electrophoresis, 24 hr or random
Glucose, Quantitative, 24 hr or random Protein, Quantitative, 24 hr or random
Hemosiderin, random Sodium, 24 hr or random
Immunofixation Electrophoresis, random Urea Nitrogen, 24 hr or random
Inorganic Phosphorus (Phosphate), 24 hr or random Uric Acid, 24 hr preferred, random if necessary
Magnesium, 24 hr preferred, random, if necessary Urinalysis, Routine Screen or with Microscopy