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Test Code CACR Calcium/Creatinine Ratio

Methodology

Calcium:  NM-BAPTA

Creatinine:  Enzymatic

Specimen Requirements

1 mL from a random urine collection. Send specimen refrigerated.
Note:  Follow instructions in “Urine Collection—Huntsville Hospital Health System Laboratory” in “Special Instructions.”

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Urine,random

Refrigerated

4 days

 

Reference Values

No established reference values

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

NA

Lipemia

NA

Icterus

NA

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

82340 - calcium
82570 - creatinine

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory