Calcium Creatinine Ratio (Urine)

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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

Associated Tests

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