Laboratory Services
Calcium, Urine
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Calcium, Urine
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| Synonym(s) |
Ca
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| Test ID |
UCA
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| Specimen Type |
Urine
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| Specimen Requirements |
Urine Cup
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
5 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
1 ml
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| Additional Processing Details |
Specimens submitted without preservatives should be acidified after receipt to a pH <2.0 to dissolve calcium salts.
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| Stability |
2 days at 15-25 ˚C
4 days at 2-8 ˚C 3 weeks at -20 ˚C |
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| Methodology |
Colorimetric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
82340
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
17862-4
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