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Test Code LAB2086 Oxalate, Urine

Additional Codes

ARUP # 0020482

Collection:

Specimen: Urine, 24 hr collection or random

Container: Random Urine – Plain Sterile Cup/Container; 24 hr Urine – Plain 24 hour urine jug with no preservative. Refrigerate specimen during collection.

Volume: Entire 24 hr collection or random (10 mL)


Special instructions: Patient should avoid ingestion of vitamin C prior to collection.
Thoroughly mix entire collection (24-hour) in one container. Do not exceed 4 mL in Tubes.
Unpreserved: Transport a 4 mL unadjusted aliquot of urine to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. 

Processing Instructions:

Transfer 4 mL aliquot to an ARUP Transport Tube with Sulfamic Acid (ARUP supply #48098).
Mix well. Freeze immediately.
Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form
 

Shipping/Handling Instructions:

On-campus collections: Tube to 99 or deliver to University Extension Hospital Room EH318.
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered 
 
Off-campus collections: 
Specimen to be stored/transported at Frozen temp. 

Performing Location

ARUP REFERENCE LAB