Calcium Creatinine Ratio (Urine)

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UCA, UCRE, UR24

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0210

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Specimen must be a single collection. Either a random collect <2 hrs old or a 24hr urine without acid. The 24 hr urine is the recommended sample for adults.

Registration

Register UR24 if 24 hour urine is received

Sample Stability

24 hours

Synonyms

Calcium-Creatinine Ratio

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
Acceptable
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

Last updated: 09/06/2026