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Citric acid - Urines

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Eurofins Biomnis code

CITU

Synonyms

  • Citrate

Clinic significance

Serum levels are used to monitor toxicity following massive blood transfusion.In urine, it complexes with calcium thereby playing an important role in the inhibition of lithiasis.In sperm, it is useful for assessing prostate and bladder function.

Prenalytics

  • 1 tube(s)
  • Non acidified 24hrs urine collection
  • FROZEN

Further information

  • Excluding any urinary tract infection
  • Specify diuresis
  • Store urine in a cool place during collection.
  • Shake the urine before aliquoting into a 5 mL haemolysis tube (do not overfill)

Specific equipment available

Tube for urine sample (4mL)-T28


Methodology

Spectrophotometry

Turnaround time

5 days


Pathologist(s) in charge
Biomnis Lyon
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Nicole COUPRIE
Dr Gilles PANTEIX
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 10 04
+334 72 80 10 41