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Ordering Information
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In timed urine collections other than 24 hours, (+/- 2 hours) the 24 hour excretion cannot be calculated due to different day time and night time excretion patterns of various analytes. |
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Laboratory
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Biochemistry |
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Specimen
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24 Hour Urine |
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Container
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24 Hour Urine - Plain Bottle |
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Collection Instructions
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Please note the time and date of the start and of the end of collection. |
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Additional Collection Instructions
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If the patient is collecting a 24 hour urine in acid for other tests such as calcium and oxalate, the acid urine collection is also suitable for the creatinine quantitation. |
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Minimum Adult Volume
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None |
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
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Frequency
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Daily |
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Reference Interval
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| Female |
6.5 - 14 mmol/day |
| Male |
8.5 - 22 mmol/day |
| Creatinine Clearance |
90 - 150 ml/min |
| Creatinine Clearance |
1.5 - 2.5 ml/sec |
Source: Pathologist, based on review of local results. |
