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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

SPU

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Urine 24 hour
Urine random

Container Types:

Urine Bottle PLAIN
Sterile Container

Adults Volume or Mass:

30 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

20 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

24-hour urine sample is preferred. Random/spot collections are only recommended for young children for whom 24 hour collections are difficult.

For a timed (24-hour) collection, state start and end date/time of collection on collection bottle.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

For a timed (24-hour) collection, weigh and state urine volume on request form. Then, aliquot 30 mL and store the specimen for sendaway.

For a spot/random urine sample, store the specimen for sendaway.

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

Dorevitch Pathology

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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