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HelpTest Code LAB748A Continuos Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), 24 Hour, Urine
Intended Use
To quantitate/calculate the ratio of Creatinine to Urea in a patient's 24 hour urine sample.
Methodology
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): Photometric Urease
Creatinine: Kinetic Colorimetric
Includes BUN and creatinine.
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
10 mL from a 24-hour urine collection in a plastic urine container. No preservative. Send specimen refrigerated.
Note: 24-Hour volume is required.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 4 Days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82570 - Creatinine
84540 - BUN