Sample type: Urine - 24 hour
Test name: Calcium
Special precautions & notes: See also 'Calcium excretion index'. Random samples from children should be sent to the laboratory immediately for acidification.
Reference range: Calcium output: 2.5 - 7.5 mmol/24 hour
Container: 24 hour (HCl acid - Red container)
Ideal volume (mL): n/a
Referred outside NBT for analysis? No
Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry
Section: Automated Laboratory
Turnaround time: 3 days
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