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CITRATE, 24 HR URINE

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Lab Section Category	Clinical Biochemistry View write-up
Specimen Required	24 hr urine in 15 mL 50% HCl or collect without preservative with refrigeration during collection. Minimum aliquot volume: 30 mL urine Total 24 hr urine volume must be clearly indicated
Method	Enzymatic
Reference Interval / Value	M/F: ≥ 18 yrs 1.67 - 6.45 mmol/day
Turnaround Time	Mean = 7 days, Range: 3 – 11 days
Day(s) Test Set up	Wednesday

Change History Notes

01 Jun 2023 09:00 AM

The following parameters were updated on 01 Jun 2023.
1. Method
2. Reference Interval/s
3. Day(s) Test Set-Up
21 Jan 2023 09:00 AM

Citrate Urine test is temporarily suspended wef 21 Jan 2023.
07 Apr 2020 05:40 PM

Specimen Required and Reference Interval are updated on 07 Apr 2020.