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Test Code LAB748 Urea Nitrogen, Urine, 24 Hour

Intended Use

Used for the quantitative determination of Urea Nitrogen in random human 24-hour urine specimens.

Methodology

Photometric/Urease

Performing Laboratory

RCH

Collection Instructions

Please refer to the Blood & Urine Collection & Prep Guide for more information.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine, 24-Hour Collection

Container/Tube: 24-hour Urine Collection Container

Submission Container: Sterile, Screw-Capped Container

 

Specimen Volume: 10 mL from a timed urine collection container

 

Notes: 24-hour collection volume documentation required in LIS or request form.

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: Forward Promptly.

 

If testing is to be delayed for an extended period, specimens can be preserved by maintaining the pH at less than 4.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84540