| Ordering Code | 5208 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Calcium, Random Urine |
| Alias | Random Urine Calcium Random Urine Ca++ |
| Preferred Specimen | Urine, Random |
| Preferred Container | Clean Container |
| Optimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Collection Instructions | Please submit 10 mL of a well-mixed random collection. |
| Handling Instructions | Adjust pH to <2.0 with 6N HCl prior to aliquoting for testing. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 2 Days Refrigerated: 4 Days Frozen: 3 Weeks |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, pH >7.5 |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Colorimetric, O-cresolphthalein complex |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Urine | ALL | mg/dL | See report. |