Urine Oxalate

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

UOX

Referral code

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Test information

Investigation renal stones Increased in ingestion of oxalate rich foods, primary hyperoxaluria, severe steatorrhoea. Decreased in hyperglycinaemia, hyperglycinuria

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

Acidified

Special requirements

Urine

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