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HelpTest Code CALC5 Calcium, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CACR3 / Calcium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine container with no metal cap or glued insert
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube or a clean, plastic aliquot container with no metal cap or glued insert
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CACR3 / Calcium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Photometric
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Clinical Information
Calcium is the fifth most common element in the body. It is a fundamental element necessary to form electrical gradients across membranes, an essential cofactor for many enzymes, and the main constituent in bone. Under normal physiologic conditions, the concentration of calcium in serum and in cells is tightly controlled. Calcium is excreted in both urine and feces. Ordinarily about 20% to 25% of dietary calcium is absorbed, and 98% of filtered calcium is reabsorbed in the kidney. Traffic of calcium between the gastrointestinal tract, bone, and kidney is tightly controlled by a complex regulatory system that includes vitamin D and parathyroid hormone. Sufficient bioavailable calcium is essential for bone health. Excessive excretion of calcium in the urine is a common contributor to kidney stone risk.
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see CACR3 / Calcium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
1 month-<12 months: 0.03-0.81 mg/mg creatinine
12 months-<24 months: 0.03-0.56 mg/mg creatinine
24 months-<3 years: 0.02-0.50 mg/mg creatinine
3 years-<5 years: 0.02-0.41 mg/mg creatinine
5 years-<7 years: 0.01-0.30 mg/mg creatinine
7 years-<10 years: 0.01-0.25 mg/mg creatinine
10 years-<18 years: 0.01-0.24 mg/mg creatinine
18 years-83 years: 0.05-0.27 mg/mg creatinine
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 1 month of age.
Reference values have not been established for patients who are older than 83 years of age.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82310
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday