Biochemistry
| Full details for "Calcium (urine) ". | |
|---|---|
Name |
Calcium (urine) |
Alternative name/Profile |
|
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 |
|
Sample container & volume |
24hr Plain collection |
Frequency of analysis |
|
Turnaround time |
3 days |
Availability |
|
Notes |
Refrigerate urine during collection Collection instructions are available here: |
Related links |
|
Reference range |
2.5 - 7.5 mmol/24h Urinary Calcium results <0.20 mmol/L cannot be calculated for 24hr Urinary Calcium and are reported as NA (not available). |
Last updated |
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:40:15 IST |