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Citrate (Urine - Timed)

Alternate Names
24 Hour Urine Citrate, Citrate 24hr Output Urine
Test Code
U24CIT
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Urine - Timed

Container Type

24 Hour Urine - Plain Bottle

Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

creatinine excretion test is performed on 24 hour urine collections in order to confirm the adequacy of the collection.

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

Collection Instructions

Please note the time and date of the start and of the end of collection.

Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Weekly
Min Test Volume
10mL
Add On Test Suitability

This test can be added up to 48 hours from collection, if refrigerated. 

Container ID
CR, CRS, CB, CBS
CSR Instructions

Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions 

  • Please forward all 24 hour urine samples at 4°C to the Heidelberg Laboratory for processing. 

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

  • Aliquot and freeze as soon as possible.
  • Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions
None
External Laboratory
Diagnostic Pathology Unit, Concord RGH
Accredited Test
Yes