Nickel, Urine (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Description
- Random or a 24 hour urine collection are acceptable
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Urine
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Metal-free 24 hour collection container
- Alternative collection container: Metal-free random urine container (orange, unlined lid)
Collection procedure
- Refer to 24 hour urine collection procedure
- Keep specimen cool during collection and after aliquotting
Required volume
- Optimal volume: 15 mL urine
Rejection criteria
- Specimens received where the proper collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Performance
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
- Two week turnaround time by testing laboratory
Other information
- If submitting aliquot of 24 hour urine, provide volume and dates and times of collection
Last Updated: October 7, 2024