Cystine (24 Hour Urine)

Test information: Only to be performed on known Cystinuria patients. The 24 hour collection may be split into daytime and night time collections (2 bottles required) to assess treatment. For screening, please look at 'Cystinuria Screen'.

Specimen Type(s)

• Urine;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• 24hr Urine - Red Bottle (Acid);

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• 24hr Urine - Red Bottle (Acid);

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

Full 24 hour collection.

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

To order a 24 hour urine bottle from Clinical chemistry please either phone 01872 252540, message via ICE mail or email (rch-tr.biochem@nhs.net). Please tell us the tests required so we can supply you with the correct bottle. A patient information leaflet on how to perform the collection will be included.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

See the report.

UKAS number

8071

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

If you have any queries about a test or results interpretation please contact us.