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Test Code CITR2 Citrate Concentration, Random, Urine

Important Note

Cerner Order Name:   Send-out Other


Specimen Required


Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CITRA / Citrate Excretion, Random, Urine.

 

Patient Preparation: Any drug that causes alkalemia or acidemia may be expected to alter citrate excretion and should be avoided, if possible. The patient must avoid laxative use for24 hours prior to collection.

Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)

Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative.


Secondary ID

606637

Useful For

Diagnosing risk factors for patients with calcium kidney stones

 

Monitoring results of therapy in patients with calcium stones or renal tubular acidosis

Method Name

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CITRA / Citrate Excretion, Random, Urine. 

Reporting Name

Citrate Concentration, Random, U

Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Reference Values

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CITRA / Citrate Excretion, Random, Urine.

 

No established reference values

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Specimen Retention Time

7 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

82507

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CITR2 Citrate Concentration, Random, U 2128-7

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
CITR2 Citrate Concentration, Random, U 2128-7