Citric Acid
| Label Mnemonic: | CITU |
| Epic code: | LAB2873 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Urine More information
Specimen
Instructions:
Refrigerate during 24 hr collection in plastic container. Record
total volume and collection time interval on requisition; maintain
refrigeration for submission to lab.
Collection Medium:
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| Urine - 24 hour/timed plastic urine container |
Minimum:
4 mL of a 24 hr or random urine from refrigerated collection.
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL
Delivery Instructions:
Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after
collection period is completed.Turn Around
Time:
Within 24 hours upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Citric Acid, Urine
18 years and older: 320 - 1240 mg/d
Citric Acid/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
1 year and older: greater than or equal to 150 mg/g
18 years and older: 320 - 1240 mg/d
Citric Acid/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
1 year and older: greater than or equal to 150 mg/g
Methodology:
Quantitative Enzymatic
CPT Code:
82507
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring Preservatives, Refrigeration or Special Containers
Urine Tests Requiring Preservatives, Refrigeration or Special Containers