Citric Acid 24 hour urine
Also Known As
24-Hour Urine Citrate, Urine Citric Acid Test, Citrate Excretion Test, Kidney Stone Citrate Screen, Hypocitraturia Assessment, Urinary Citrate Quantif... Read more
Test Parameters Included
Urine Citric Acid Concentration (mg/24hr) - total citrate excreted over collection periodPathologist Clinical Biochemistry Remark - correlated against... Read more
Department
CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Sample Required
URINE (5ML)
Preparation
A healthcare professional will ask you to collect your urine for 24 hours.To start, empty your bladder and note the time.Then, collect every drop of u... Read more
Schedule Report
72 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is citric acid measured in 24-hour urine?Citrate binds calcium in urine and prevents it from forming stones. Low urinary citrate (hypocitraturia) ... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
C93
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