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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