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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 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 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