Tests:Calcium, Urine: Difference between revisions
Tests:Calcium, Urine
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|Test Code | |Test Code | ||
|TUCA | |TUCA for timed collects | ||
UCAC for random urines | |||
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|Synonyms | |Synonyms | ||
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|Specimen | |Specimen | ||
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|Preferred | |Preferred | ||
| | |24 hr timed urine preserved with HCl | ||
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|Acceptable | |Acceptable | ||
| | |Random Urine - this will be reported as a Calcium/Creatinine ratio | ||
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|Unacceptable | |Unacceptable | ||
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|Test Method | |Test Method | ||
|Abbott | |Abbott Alinity C series analyser using Abbott reagent. | ||
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|Advanced Notice | |Advanced Notice | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:32, 22 September 2026
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | TUCA for timed collects
UCAC for random urines |
| Synonyms | |
| Test Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 2 – 4 hrs |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Urine |
| Preferred | 24 hr timed urine preserved with HCl |
| Acceptable | Random Urine - this will be reported as a Calcium/Creatinine ratio |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | Urine |
| Preferred Volume | 5 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 500 µL |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | Reference Range 2.5 - 7.5 mmol/24hr
Range varies greatly with intake |
| Test Method | Abbott Alinity C series analyser using Abbott reagent. |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | Not required |
Comments | |
| Owner | Clair Crossley (Crossley1) |
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| Last reviewed | 22.09.2026 |
| Next review | 22.09.2027 (OK) |