Department
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
UMG
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0268
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Casual or 24 hour urine collected in bottle containing 20 mls OF 6M HCL (Acid)
Registration
A 24 plain hr collect is acceptable but it must be acidified if test is not performed within 48 hrs of collection
Sample Stability
7 days
Synonyms
MG (Urine)
Turnaround Time
2 hours
Specimen Type
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Acidified 24hr Urine Container
Acceptable
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
- Specimen Container
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
- Specimen Container
Last updated: 06/05/2026