Test ID SULFU Sulfate, 24 Hour, Urine
Useful For
Assessing the nutrition intake of animal protein
The calculation of urinary supersaturation of various crystals or stones
Special Instructions
Method Name
High-Pressure Ion Chromatography (HPIC)
Reporting Name
Sulfate, 24 Hr, USpecimen Type
UrineNecessary Information
24-Hour volume is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T465)
Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
Collect urine for 24 hours.
2. No preservative.
3. Specimen must be kept refrigerated during and after collection.
4. Specimen pH should be between 4.5 and 8 and will stay in this range if kept refrigerated. Specimens with pH >8 indicate bacterial contamination, and testing will be cancelled. Do not attempt to adjust pH as it will adversely affect results.
Additional Information: See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens in Special Instructions for multiple collections.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
7-47 mmol/24 hours
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
84392
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
SULFU | Sulfate, 24 Hr, U | 26889-6 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
SLF_U | Sulfate, 24 Hr, U | 26889-6 |
TM89 | Collection Duration | 13362-9 |
VL71 | Urine Volume | 3167-4 |
SUL_C | Sulfate Concentration, 24 Hr, U | 12920-5 |
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.NY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.