Calcium

Label Mnemonic:	URCA
Epic code:	LAB581
Downtime form:	Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527

Specimen(s):

Urine, Random

Collection Medium:

Clear top tube

Alternate Collection Media:

Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.

Minimum:

10 mL

Turn Around Time:

1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

Diet dependent; average diet, 15-150 mg/24 hr

Comments:

This test is also performed in the Iowa River Landing (IRL) clinical laboratory (for specimens drawn at that site).

Methodology:

Colorimetric

CPT Code:

82340