Phosphate/Creatinine ratio, urine

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

UPCR

Constituent Tests

• Creatinine, Urine
• Phosphate, Urine

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.0

Additional Specimen Information

Early morning urine preferred

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Urine

Minimum Volume (ml)

5.0

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Reference Intervals

>14 yrs – Adult: 0.0 – 2.8 mole ratio

Test Method

Calculation in LIS System

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Contact Information

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