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Clinical System Name
Calcium, Urine
Synonyms
U Ca
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Random Urine
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container, Clean container is also acceptable.
Preferred Vol: 5 mL
Minimum Vol: 2 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Spun sample, insufficient quantity
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2-8 C
Storage location: Deliver entire specimen in original container to CPA refrigerator, FrigB bucket.
Off-site collection: No preservative required. Mix the primary container thoroughly and aliquot into a 15ml falcon tube using the appropriate aliquot label. The aliquot must be added to the transfer list for testing at main campus. Send sample refrigerated. Unspun sample is required for processing.
For questions on shared samples please call Chemistry East laboratory.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Room Temp |
5 d |
| Urine | Refrigerated |
5 w |
| Urine | Frozen |
6 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - F, day shift | 1 - 3 d |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Chemistry
Location: Chem East
Phone Number: 206-987-2617
CPT Codes
82310
Methodology
Method: Spectrophotometry by Vitros 4600
Analytical Volume: 2 mL urine
Reference Range
No reference ranges available for random collections.