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Blood urea nitrogen

Categories

  • Chemistry

General Information

Name Information
Code:T502
A.K.A.:BUN
Matrix:Serum
Turnaround Time:Daily
Analytical - Method:Urease Modular
Reportable - Test Results Type:value quantitative
Units - Conventional:mg/dL

Specimen Information

Name Information
Minimum Volume:0.3 mL
Preferred Volume:0.5 mL
Rejection Criteria:

Ammonium Heparin Hemolyzed Specimens

Collection Instructions:

Clot for 45-60 min. @ room temp. Centrifuge at 1300 G for 10 min. at room temp. Transfer serum.

Collection Patient Preparation:fasting
Container:SST - Collection Light protected Transport tube