Biochemistry
| Full details for "Calcium (urine) ". | |
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Name |
Calcium (urine) |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Measured in the diagnosis of hypercalcaemia/hypercalciuria and hypocalcaemia/hypocalciuria. It is also measured in the diagnostic work up of renal stone disease and various bone diseases e.g. osteoporosis and osteomalacia. |
Specimen type |
Urine |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
24hr Plain collection |
Frequency of analysis |
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Turnaround time |
3 days |
Availability |
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Notes |
Refrigerate urine during collection Collection instructions are available here: |
Related links |
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Reference range |
2.5 - 7.5 mmol/24h |
Last updated |
Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:25:49 IST |