Urea Nitrogen
| Label Mnemonic: | URUN |
| Epic code: | LAB868 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 84540 |
Specimen(s):
Urine, Random
Collection Medium:
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| Clear top tube |
Alternate
Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
3.0 mL urine, random sample
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Methodology:
Enzymatic
Instructions:
Random sample, no preservative.
Sample
Processing:
Submit in leak-proof container.
Sample
Storage:
Room temperature or refrigerate if stored overnight, weekends or holidays.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at room temperature or refrigerate.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at room temperature or refrigerate.
CPT Code:
84540
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives