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Some tests may require a 24h urine collection. See table below for 24h urine bottle required for these tests. Bottles can be requested by emailing [email protected].

Patient information and links to leaflets for 24h urine collection can be found here: Pathology – Urine samples – Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

24h urine test/profile	Test code	Bottle required	Example clinical indication
Renal Colic Screen (calcium, urate, phosphate)	URCS	Plain	Renal stones
Calcium creatinine clearance ratio	CCCR	Plain	Rule out FHH in ?hyperparathyroidism
Creatinine clearance	CRCL	Plain	Renal function
Protein	UP	Plain	Measure of renal protein loss over 24h required (instead of spot urine)
Sodium and Potassium (includes urea and creatinine)	UUEC	Plain	Renal function
Magnesium	UMAG	Plain	Renal/GI function
Copper	UCOP	Plain	?Wilson’s disease
Cortisol	UCOR	Plain	?Cushing’s
5HIAA	U5H	Acid (red-top)	?Carcinoid
Catecholamines/metanephrines	UCMW (UCP (Paediatrics))	Acid (red-top) (fresh random sample acceptable for paediatrics only)	?Phaeochromocytoma
Oxalate and citrate	UCOX	Acid (red-top)	Renal stones

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