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CITRATE, 24 HOUR URINE

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EX0362      CITRATE, 24 HOUR URINE
Specimen: 20 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine. Collect urine with 25 mL 50% concentrated HCl to maintain pH below 3. Record 24-hour urine volume on the test request form and urine vial. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Stability:
Room Refrigerated Frozen
NA NA 2 weeks
Method: Spectrophotometry, Enzymatic
Comment: Also, see KIDNEY STONE FORMATION tests.
Report: Contact us to know the TAT.
Usage: Citrate binds to calcium and inhibits kidney stone formation. Thus low levels of citrate may lead to kidney stones and are the most important risk factor of kidney stone formation in children. The treatment includes increasing urinary citrate excretion.
Doctor Specialty: Nephrologist
Disease: Disorders of Kidney
Components:
Courier Charges: 0.00
Home Collection: Available (*T&C Apply)
Department: Biochemistry
Pre Test Information: No special preparation required