Test Code 62873121 Urea Nitrogen Random Urine
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following specimen:
Specimen Type: Urine, random
Container/Tube (preferred): UYT
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions: No preservative
Also Acceptable: Plastic urine container
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Urease with GLDH
Reference Range
Interpretive Guidelines: Urea Nitrogen Random Urine
Multiple factors (glomerular filtration rate, dietary protein intake, protein catabolic rate, hydration state, etc.) can independently affect urinary excretion of urea, all of these factors must be taken into account when interpreting the results. An overnight collection may be indicated.
There are no established reference ranges from Random Urine Urea Nitrogen.
Day(s) Test Set up/TAT
Performed:
Daily
Available STAT
TAT:
STAT: < 1 hr
Routine: < 4 hrs
Available STAT
Aliases
BUN, urine
CPT Code
84540