Calcium
Order Code: UCA
Epic Lab Code: LAB580
Order Form: A-1a General Lab or Epic Req
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen:
Urine Quantitative
Collection Medium:
Urine - 24 hour/timed plastic urine container
Alternate Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
24 hr urine; no preservative. Collection other than 24 hr will not be calculated for mg/24 hr. Must have at least 10 ml to titrate.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Diet dependent: Average diet - 15-150 mg/24 hr
Methodology:
Colorimetric
CPT Code:
82340
 
See Additional Information:
Collection and Preservation of 24-Hour Urine Specimens
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives