Urine Calcium and Phosphate (random)

Test information: Evaluation of urine calcium excretion levels can aid in the differential diagnosis of recurrent renal calculi, as well as in the differentiation of familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia from asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism.

Specimen Type(s)

• Urine;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• 24hr Urine - Black Bottle (Plain);
• Plain Universal;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

N/A

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

1mL urine

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

5 days if refrigerated

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR for both Male and Female 0 to less than 1 yr - 1.50 1yr to less then 2 yrs - 1.25 2yrs to less than 5yrs - 1.00 5yrs to less than 10yrs - 0.70 10 years and above - 0.60

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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