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HelpTest Code Ca Ran U CALCIUM, URINE
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
Urine specimens should be collected in a bottle containing 10 mL of 6 M HCl per 24-hour specimen to prevent calcium salt precipitation.
Collection Method
Sterile Urine Collection
Minimum Volume
Urine 1 mL
Container
Sterile Urine Container
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Urine: Sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
Adults (Urine): 100-300 mg/day
Reportable Units
Urine: mg/day
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
30 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
650 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
2 Days |
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Refrigerated (4oC to 8oC) |
4 Days |
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Frozen |
3 Weeks |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Additional Information / Important Notes
Urine specimens should be collected in a bottle containing 10 mL of 6 M HCl per 24-hour specimen to prevent calcium salt precipitation.
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
82340