Citric acid - Urines
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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
Dr Gilles PANTEIX
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 10 04
+334 72 80 10 41
+334 72 80 10 41