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Urine Oxalate
24 hour container (with or without additives), urine monovette or white topped universal (without additives)
| Test | Urine Oxalate |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | UOXA, UOXAR |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | 24 hour container (with or without additives), urine monovette or white topped universal (without additives) |
| Clinical Indication | Evaluation of urine oxalate excretion levels can aid in the differential diagnosis and monitoring of recurrent renal calculi. |
| Specimen Type | Urine |
| Sample type | Acidified or Plain 24 hour urine or Plain Random Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 1mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | 7 days 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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