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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Calcium Urine 24h

Synonyms

Calcium

Specimen Collection

Pre Testing Requirements

An acid bottle to be collected from the laboratory for a 24 hour sample. Phone ext 98606 to arrange.

Adult Specimen

24 hour urine collection. Additive - 50 mL 3M HCL

Test Information

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400

Method

Cobas Pro NM-BAPTA .Rural Waikato Labs: Vitros XT7600 Arsenaso III dye

Unit of measurement

mmol/24h

Reference interval

Urine:  2.50 – 7.50 mmol/24h 
Dependant on diet and fluid intake.