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Oxalate, 24hr Urine

Test ID: OXALHAM U
Orderable by Ontario ND

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Aliases/Synonyms

Oxalic Acid

Method

Enzymatic

Report Includes

Oxalate

Test Location

Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

19-Jul-2024

Specimen

Sample Volume

10 mL

Patient Preparation

The patient should be restricted from Vitamin C-rich foods and Vitamin C supplements for at least 48 hours prior to and during collection period.

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Keep sample cold (refrigerated) during collection.

Handling Information

Adjust specimen to pH 1-3 with 6N HCl. Aliquot into transfer vial. Store and send cold.

Stability

Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 30 days

Test Version

19-Jul-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Enzymatic

Turnaround Time

16 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Oxalate µmol/d
  • 110 - 440

Test Location

Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

19-Jul-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
OXALHAM U 65468OXALATE 24 HOUR URINE umol/d
34592VOLUME OF URINE 24 HR IN L (IN HOUSE) L
65467OXALATE URINE umol/L

Test Version

19-Jul-2024