Test Code 24CA Calcium, 24 Hour, Urine
Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Chemistry
Methodology
Colorimetric
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: 24-hour, plastic urine
container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1.Collect 24 hr urine as instructed
2.No preservative is required.
Additional Information:
1. Starting and ending times of collection are
required.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special
Instructions.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Calcium-free: 5-40 mg/day
Low to average: 50-150 mg/day
Average: 100-300 mg/day
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours