Test Code UCA24H Calcium, Urine, 24 Hour
Additional Codes
EPIC: LAB814
Performing Laboratory
Pathology Laboratory
Test Method
Performance
Mon-Friday: day shift
Analytical Time:
4 hours
Specimen Requirement
Container/Tube Type:
24 hour urine collection jug
Collection Information:
24 Hour Urine in Container
Transport Information:
A 24-Hour Collection is required. Urine should be refrigerated during collection.
Remarks:
Specimens collected between 22-26 hours will be accepted as 24 hour specimens. Anything less than 22 hours or greater than 26 hours will be ordered as a "Random" specimen and should include a Period and Volume measurement.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
4 days
Frozen Stability:
3 weeks
Ambient Stability:
2 days
CPT Code Information
82340