CALCIUM, 24-HOUR URINE
| In the presence of elevated calcium, the body attempts to excrete the excess calcium leading to hypercalciuria. Idiopathic hypercalciuria can occur in the absence of hypercalcemia |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : Same day |
CALCIUM, 24-HOUR URINE
| Test Code | C-21 |
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| Test Description | **CALCIUM, 24-HOUR URINE |
| Clinical Category | Bone and mineral metabolism |
| Sample | 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24 hour urine. Collect urine with 25 mL 50% concentrated HCl to maintain pH below 3 |
| Method/Technology | Ion Selective Electrode |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |