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HelpTest ID NBLD0316 Urea Nitrogen Body Fluid
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Body Fluid
Specimen Container - Sterile or Nonsterile - Body Fuid
Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection. Indicate type of body fluid on specimen and order.
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Enzymatic (Urease)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Bismarck
CPT
84520