Test ID CACR3 Calcium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine container with no metal cap or glued insert
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube or a clean, plastic aliquot container with no metal cap or glued insert
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Secondary ID
610594Useful For
Evaluation of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate kidney stone risk
Calculation of urinary supersaturation
Evaluation of bone diseases, including osteoporosis and osteomalacia
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
CALCIUM/CREATININE:
1 month-<12 months: 0.03-0.81 mg/mg creatinine
12 months-<24 months: 0.03-0.56 mg/mg creatinine
24 months-<3 years: 0.02-0.50 mg/mg creatinine
3 years-<5 years: 0.02-0.41 mg/mg creatinine
5 years-<7 years: 0.01-0.30 mg/mg creatinine
7 years-<10 years: 0.01-0.25 mg/mg creatinine
10 years-<18 years: 0.01-0.24 mg/mg creatinine
18 years-83 years: 0.05-0.27 mg/mg creatinine
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 1 month.
Reference values have not been established for patients who are older than 83 years.
CREATININE:
≥18 years old: 16-326 mg/dL
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 18 years.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82310
82570
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.