Supersaturation Profile, 24 Hour, Urine
| Sunquest Code: | SSAT24 | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6795 | Epic Name: | Supersaturation, 24 Hour, Urine |
| Synonyms: | Stone Former Panel; Urorisk | ||
| Methodology: | Varies | ||
| Test Includes: | Urine sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, phosphorus, uric acid, creatinine, osmolality, pH, oxalate, sulfate and citrate excretion, ammonium, urea nitrogen and protein catabolic rate. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 5-7 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Specimen pH should be between 4.5 and 8, and will stay in this range if kept refrigerated. Specimens with pH >8 indicate bacterial contamination, and testing will be cancelled. Do not attempt to adjust pH as it will adversely affect results. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, 24 hour collection |
| Optimal Volume: | 35 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 25 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Causes for Rejection: | pH greater than 8; collection times less than 24 hours; room temperature specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature or on dry ice. |
| Stability: | Stability: 14 days refrigerated (preferred) or frozen |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Mayo Medical Laboratories) |
| Referral Lab number: | SAT24 |
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