Urine Oxalate Test Booking | Lahalak Platform
Essential analysis to prevent recurrent kidney stones, measuring oxalate levels to help develop a dietary and therapeutic plan that protects your kidneys from deposits.
Scientific name: Urine Oxalate Test
Test that measures the amount of oxalate excreted in urine over 24 hours. Oxalate is a final product of metabolism of some amino acids and vitamins, and combines with calcium to form calcium oxalate crystals, the primary component of the most common type of kidney stones.
Service type
Laboratory test (Urine)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A precise analysis to measure the amount of oxalate in urine over 24 hours.
- Consult a nephrologist or urologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting: Not required, but the usual diet should be followed during the period of combining foods without deliberately increasing or decreasing any particular foods.
- Sample collection: Collect urine accurately for 24 consecutive hours in the designated container from the laboratory (often with an acidic preservative).
- Avoid vitamin C: Dietary supplements or medications containing high doses of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) should be avoided before and during the collection period, as it is partially converted to oxalates.
- Stopping certain medications: Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking, as they may ask you to stop some of them (such as excessive calcium supplements) before the examination.
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