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HelpCatalog ID UR Ca Calcium, Urine
CPOE Test Name
Ur Calcium
Synonyms
Ca
Specimen Type
Urine
Specimen Requirements
Random (pediatric only): Clear Top Urine Tube; 8 mL urine
24 hour collection or timed urine specimen: Collection jug with 15 mL of 6N HCl added
Storage and Transport
Refrigerate during 24-hour collection.
Reference Values
50 – 250 mg/24 hours
Causes for Rejection
Wrong preservative; insufficient quantity; improper labeling; leaking
Turn Around Time
Routine: daily; Urgent/Emergent: 1 hr.
CPT / HCPCS Code
82340
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory AD3301 721-2120
Special Instructions
State date/time collection started and finished on requisition for 24-hour collections.