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Urine Citrate
24 hour container (with or without additives), urine monovette or white topped universal (without additives)
| Test | Urine Citrate |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | UCIT. UCITR |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | 24 hour container (with or without additives), urine monovette or white topped universal (without additives) |
| Clinical Indication | Hypocitraturia is an important risk factor for kidney stone formation as citrate in the urine is an inhibitor of calcium salt crystallization. Patients with hypocitraturia need to be identified and dietary citrate replaced to decrease the probability of future stone formation |
| Specimen Type | Urine |
| Sample type | Acidified or Plain 24 hour urine or Plain Random Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 1mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | 1 month at 2-8°C |
| Turnaround Time | Inpatient: 21 days Outpatient/ GP: 21 days |
| Laboratory | Wythenshawe Hospital |
| Reference Interval | contact referral laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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