Description
The formation of the sparingly soluble calcium oxalate salt in the urinary tract is a major factor in urolithiasis (kidney stone formation). Oxalate in urine may arise either as an end-product of intermediary metabolism or from dietary sources.
Indications
Increased excretion may be due to oxalate rich food and absorption of oxalate in a number of gastrointestinal disorders that cause severe fat malabsorption. Decreased levels are associated with hyperglycinaemia and hyperglycinuria. Calculi may form if renal function is poor.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
5 ml of 24 Hrs Urine Room Temperature
Special Precautions
HCl is added as preservative. State 24 Hrs urine volume.
Normal Range
Male Adult: 7.0-44.0 mg/24 Hrs Female Adult: 4.0-31.0 mg/24 Hrs Children: 13.0-38.0mg/24 Hrs
