Iron (Urine)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UFE, UR24

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7871

Specimen Type

• 24hr Urine
• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• 24hr Urine Container

Acceptable

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)
• Specimen Container

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Collection instructions:
Note that a casual urine (10 mL) may also be used. Do not use code UR24 in this instance.

Laboratory instruction:
Adult min aliquot volume 5 mL
Paediatric min aliquot volume 2 mL
Please transport urine in a urine tube
Store and transport at 4 'C.

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