Citrate (urine)

Referred to Clinical Biochemistry, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
 

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Samples required

24 hour urine collection in acidified container.

Instructions for 24h urine collection available here or on UHSussex public site.

Test indications

Recommended as part of renal stone former investigations.

Reference range

male: 0.6 - 4.8 mmol/24h
female: 1.3 - 6.0 mmol/24h

Turnaround time

Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 12 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results.

Enquiries

Biochemistry (Referrals)