Department
Biochemistry
Storage Temperature
R (2-8?C)
Specimen Type
24 hours Urine
Container
Metal free Sterile Container washed with glacial acetic acid
Volume
10 mL
Instructions
10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24 hour Urine collected in an acid washed (metal free) container kit. Mix thoroughly.Transfer 10 mL aliquot to vial provided in the kit. Measure 24 hour total volume and record on vial and test request form. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Patients should avoid sea / fresh water fish 3 Days prior to specimen collection. Use powderless gloves during specimen. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Method
ICPMS
Report Generation
Next Day 7:00 PM