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HelpTest Code U Urea (urine) UREA NITROGEN (BUN) - Urine
Aliasis
BUN
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Urine collection
Minimum Volume
5.0 ml
Container
Urine: Sterile container
Preferred Specimen
Sterile container
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Urine: Sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
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Adults (Urine): |
12-20 g/day |
Reportable Units
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Urine: |
g/day |
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
200 – 500 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
30 mg/dL (conjugated) |
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30 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
650 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
3 – 5 Days |
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Refrigerated |
7 Days |
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Frozen |
1 Year |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer