Calcium
| Order Code: | URCA |
| Order Form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Specimen:
Urine, Random
Collection Medium:
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| Yellow top conical tube (no additive) |
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
Methodology:
Colorimetric
Instructions:
Random specimen acceptable, minimum volume is 10 ml.
Sample
Processing:
Submit in leakproof container.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
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.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
82340
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives