Citrate inhibits stone formation, so a low citrate leads to a tendancy to form calcium oxalate stones. Low urine citrate is associated with renal tubular acidosis, low potassium, chronic diarrhoea, UTI. Treatment is to reduce acidity of the urine and give potassium citrate.
Tube
08 (UR) – Urine
ID
Tests&Tubes0170
Turn Around
Turnaround time stated by HSL Analytics: 5 days.
Send to
Blood Sciences LGI
(Test referred to: HSL Analytics).
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Advice
Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003.
Collection Con
Minimum Volume: 10 mL Urine.
Instructions to lab: Acidified urine also acceptable. Store in fridge.
Sample REQ
Urine
Ref. Range Notes
Interpretation will be provided on report.
Units
mmol/L