Epic Code LAB371 Calcium, Random Urine
Test Name Alias
Calcium Urine Random | 8082
Interface Order Alias
10321
Quick Collect
Random/R
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Urine, random collection
Container(s): Sterile Urine Cup or Pale Yellow Top Urine Tube-no additive
- Preferred Volume to Collect: 10 mL
- Minimum Volume to Collect: 1 mL
- Neonate Volume to Collect: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
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No additive
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Refrigerate specimen during collection.
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Keep container upright at all times and check that lid is fastened evenly and securely.
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Detailed Instructions (link): Patient Collection Instructions
- Detailed Instructions (link): Urine Collection Guide for Staff
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Processing Information:
Specimen will be acidified prior to running.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 72 hours
Frozen: Acceptable
Laboratory Retention: 72 hours
Test Frequency
Available daily, usual TAT 1 day.
Reference Range
Reference range is not established for random specimens.
Performing Department
Chemistry
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Photometric
CPT
82310
CDM Code
3018231002
Epic Test ID
1230100430
LOINC
UrCa mg per dL: 17862-4
Reviewed Date
3/7/2024