Biochemistry
| Full details for "Oxalate - Referred to external agency, available to SJH patients only.". | |
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Name |
Oxalate - Referred to external agency, available to SJH patients only. |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Urine oxalate may be used in the evaluation and monitoring of nephrolithiasis. It is useful for diagnosing primary and secondary hyperoxaluria |
Specimen type |
Urine |
Sample type |
24 hour urine collection |
Sample container & volume |
24hr Acid collection. |
Frequency of analysis |
Fortnightly |
Turnaround time |
10 working days |
Availability |
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Notes |
All external tests need to be accompanied by a Blood Sciences Form, this is printable from the LabMed UserGuide. Go to the Connect Home page/Useful Links/LabMed UserGuide/Lab Request Forms – Manual Ordering (Internal Only)/Blood Sciences Manual Request Form Some external tests are only dispatched Monday – Wednesday and should be sent on the day of collection Patient consent form must be completed prior to sample collection, signed by the patient and instructor and held in patient chart. Instructions for Making a 24-Hour Urine Collection (Acid) Acid containing 24 hour urine collection containers consent form For paediatric sample requirements please contact the lab. |
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Reference range |
Male/Female (16 years and older) = 0.04 - 0.50 mmol/24h |
Last updated |
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:34:43 IST |