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Additional Codes
ALAB: CAUR
PowerChart: Calcium Random Urine
MA Cerner: Urine Calcium Level
Test Method
MercyOne: Ion-Specific Electrode; Beckman DxC700AU
MA: Enzymatic Endpoint Method; Roche Cobas 6000
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL urine is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect a random urine specimen. Label the specimen appropriately with two identifiers, patient name and another identifier, (patient ID number, DOB, etc.) include date and time of collection. Store the urine specimen refrigerated and transport to the lab within 48 hours.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Typically assayed within 2 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
Reference values are not established. Results are subject to interpretation by the clinician.
CPT Code Information
82340 Chemistry: Calcium, urine quantitative, timed specimen
Useful For
Identification of abnormal physiologic states causing excess or suppressed excretion of calcium (such as hyperparathyroidism), vitamin D abnormality, diseases that destroy bone, prostate cancer, and drug treatment (such as thiazide therapy).
LOINC Code Information
17862-4 Calcium [Mass/Volume] In Urine