University of Iowa
Diagnostic Laboratories
(UIDL) Test Directory

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Calcium Order Code: URCA
Order Form: Laboratory Requisition
Specimen:
Urine
Collection Medium:
Urine - Random urine container
Alternate
Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection 
containers.
Minimum:
10 ml; random specimen must have at least 10 ml to titrate.
Analytic Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Diet dependent; average diet, 15-150 mg/24hr
Sample
Processing:
Submit in leakproof container.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of 
collection.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Instructions:
Random specimen acceptable, minimum volume is 10 ml.
CPT Code:
82340
 
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives

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Updated: 06/23/2006