Calcium creatinine ratio reference range

Calcium - urine
Short Description : Urine Calcium
Also known as : [Urine Calcium]

Urine
Test performed by: LabPLUS Automation

24 hr urine collected in a plain or thymol container is the recommended sample for adults.

A spot urine in a plain container (for calcium/creatinine ratio).
Request calcium and creatinine.

2 days at 15-25 o C

3 weeks at -20 o C

Adult: 2.5 - 7.5 mmol/day (on average diet of calcium)

Age

calcium / creatinine

ratio (mmol/mmol) *

6 m - 1 y

0.09 - 2.2

1 - 2 y

0.07 - 1.5

2 - 3 y

0.06 - 1.4

3 - 5 y

0.05 - 1.1

5 - 7 y

0.04 - 0.7

7-17 y

0.04 - 0.7

Adult:

< 0.6

* Note: calcium creatinine ratio is calculated differently and has a different guidance.
See text below in this entry for interpretation.

Last updated at 08:10:05 23/04/2024