Test Code OXCR Oxalate : Creatinine Ratio, urine
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB3041690 |
| NBS code | LBC00758 |
| Service code | 31973 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following immediately:
| Preferred: |
| Plain Sterile Container |
Processing Requirements
Collect mid-stream urine in preservative-free urine container. Unacidified Urine.
Specimen Type: Random urine specimen without preservatives
Volume: 10 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Urine |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Send the sample to the laboratory immediately |
| Refrigerate | 6 days (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not applicable |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Days and Times Performed
Friday, TAT 2 - 8 days
Reference Interval
| Age | mmol/mmol |
|---|---|
| 1 – < 6 mths | 0.07 – 0.22 |
| 6 mths – < 1 yr | 0.06 – 0.17 |
| 1 – < 2 yrs | 0.05 – 0.13 |
| 2 – < 3 yrs | 0.04 – 0.10 |
| 3 – < 5 yrs | 0.03 – 0.08 |
| 5 – < 7 yrs | 0.03 – 0.07 |
| 7 – < 10 yrs | 0.02 – 0.06 |
| 10 – < 14 yrs | 0.02 – 0.06 |
| 14 – 17 yrs | 0.02 – 0.06 |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724399
Useful For
Investigation of renal calculi
LOINC Code Information
| Oxalate : Creatinine ratio | 34350-9 |
|---|---|
| Oxalate, urine | 15086-2 |
| Creatinine, urine | 14683-7 |
Update
Last updated 15/05/2026