Oxalates are naturally-occurring substances found in plants, animals, and in humans. In chemical terms, oxalates belong to a group of molecules called organic acids. The formation of kidney stones containing oxalate is an area of controversy in clinical nutrition with respect to dietary restriction of oxalate.
Tube
04 (EP) – EDTA Plasma
ID
Tests&Tubes0223
Additional Information
Plasma oxalate always increased in renal failure.
Turn Around
Turnaround time stated by HSL analytics: 10 days.
Send to
Blood Sciences LGI
(Test referred to: HSL Analytics).
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Sample must be received in the lab within 2h of collection. Instructions to lab: Centrifuge sample, separate plasma and freeze within 2h.
Sample REQ
Blood.
Ref. Range Notes
Interpretation will be provided on the report.