Calcium, Urine, Random
Test Code
UCAR
Description
Collect
Aliquot from a random urine sample.
Specimen Preparation
Onsite [NJH]: Transport to lab within 1 hour.
Preferred volume: 1 mL
Pediatric Collection
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL aliquot from a random urine sample.
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Send frozen serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Analyze Immediately at RT (15-25°C)
48 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C
Notes
Random urine sample is the only acceptable sample type.
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Ion Selective Electrode
Reported
4 hours
Department
Core LabSynonyms
UCAR
Related Tests
1
Reference Interval
By Report
CPT Code
82340