Urine Citrate

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

UCIT

Referral code

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Test information

Used in investigation of renal stones A low citrate is associated with renal tubular acidosis, low potassium, chronic diarrhoea, UTI. Treatment is to reduce acidity of the urine and give potassium citrate.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

10 ml Urine Aliquot.

Special requirements

Urine 24Hr Acidified (25% conc HCL)

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Department of Clinical Biochemistry, UCL Hospital NHS Foundation Trust