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Citrate, Random Urine

Test ID: CITRICRU
Test
Specimen
Performance / Interpretation
Interface / Setup

Test

Method

Enzymatic

Report Includes

Creatinine; Citrate; Citrate/Creatinine Ratio

Specimens

Urine (Random)

Test Location

Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5

Test Version

6-Jan-2022

Specimen

Specimens

Urine (Random)

Sample Volume

5 mL

Specimen Comment

24 hour urine collection is preferred (separate test listing).

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect urine with no preservative – acidified specimens are also acceptable.

Additional Information

A separate specimen is required if oxalate is ordered as well.

Stability

Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 49 days

Test Version

6-Jan-2022

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Enzymatic

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Creatinine mmol/L
  • Not available for random urine
Citrate mmol/L
  • Not available for random urine
Citrate/Creatinine Ratio mmol/mmol Creatinine
  • A ratio less than 0.1036 is below the 5th percentile of the reference range and is considered low.

Test Location

Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5

Test Version

6-Jan-2022

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
CITRRU 21201Citrate Random Urine mmol/L

Test Version

6-Jan-2022