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Urine For Calcium/Creatinine Ratio in Pallavaram, Chennai
No preparation required
MRP 1325 60% off
₹530
Test(s) Included (3)
- Urine For Calcium/Creatinine Ratio
3 tests included
About
SAMPLE TYPE
URINE
GENDER
Both
AGE GROUP
7 years & above
Random urine calcium: creatinine ratio helps in screening for hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine). This determines whether your parathyroid is overactive and whether it is affecting the kidneys.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How the sample will be collected for this test?
You should collect random urine in a sterile container. Your doctor may ask to start a urinary collection into a sterile container for 24 hours before attending to the test. The next day, you should submit the collected urine to the lab technician and have a single blood test. The blood and urine samples will be then sent together for analysis and finding out the calcium to creatinine clearance ratio.
Why this test is ordered?
This test is used to measure calcium levels in urine. Abnormal calcium levels may indicate a kidney stone or other disease condition.
Will, I need to do any special preparation for this test?
You may not need any special preparations for this test.