| Synonyms:
| None listed |
| Specimen: | Urine; random 5 mL in a urine container. |
| Volume: | 5 mL |
| Minimum Volume: | 100 microL |
| Collection: | Maintain at room temperature for 2 hours; refrigerate at 2-8°C for 24 hours.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Obvious contamination; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See report |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | Crude measure of acid-base balance. Helpful in determining subtle presence of distal renal tubular disease or pylonephritis. Also helpful for identification of crystals and predisposition of stone type. Acid urine may be seen in: patients on a high pr |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |