Oxalate
| Test Name | Oxalate 24 Hour Urine |
| Alternate Name(s) | OXALIC ACID |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | OXA U |
| Specimen Type |
24 Hour Urine |
| Collection Container |
Sterile 24 Hour Urine Collection Container
24 hr urine MUST be collected with 20 ml of 50% Hydrochloric acid (6N HCl) in container as preservative. |
| Container Information |
24 Hour Urine Container
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| Collection Information | |
| Test Schedule |
Send-Out |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 10 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
Record total volume on requisition and transfer 5mL of measured 24 hr urine into a labeled 6 mL vacutainer aliquot tube and cap tightly. Transfer an additional 5 mL of measured 24 HR urine into a separately labeled 6 mL vacutainer aliquot tube and cap tightly. Store and Ship refrigerated at 2 - 8 degree C. |
| Storage and Transport |
Store refrigerated |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Lab |
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