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Test Code UCAPD Continuos Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), 24 Hour, Urine

Methodology

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN):  Urease with Glutamate Dehydrogenase

Creatinine:  Kinetic Alkaline Picrate (Jaffe)

Includes BUN and creatinine.

Performing Laboratory

RCRH

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 96 hours of collection.

 

10 mL from a 24-hour urine collection in a plastic urine container. No preservative. Send specimen refrigerated.

Note:  1. 24-Hour volume is required on request form for processing.

2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection” in “Special Instructions.”

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82570 - creatinine

84540 - BUN

Special Instructions