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Test Code

RUCA

Test Name

Calcium, Urine

CPT Codes

82310

Expected Turnaround Time

1 day

Clinical Utility

Use to evaluate calcium intake, absorption and renal loss; bone disease and reabsorption; parathyroid function and hypercalciuria.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Urine

Collection Containers: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free)

Minimum Acceptable Volume: 0.4 mL

Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

5 days

Refrigerated

5 weeks

Methodology

Endpoint

Reference Intervals

No Reference Range Established.

Performing Location

Redeemer Health, Roble Road Core Laboratory

Testing Schedule

Routine, daily