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|Unacceptable
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|600 µL <span style="background:#99e6b3"> Li-Hep Microtainer </span> 
|600 µL <span style="background:#99e6b3"> Li-Hep Microtainer </span> 
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Revision as of 11:27, 18 March 2025

Overview

Department Biochemistry
Test Code PUR
Synonyms BUN
Test Availability Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time 1 – 2 hrs
Stability – Add test 24 hrs

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type Plasma

Serum

Preferred 6 mL Plain Red-Top
Acceptable 4 mL Li-Hep Green-Top
Unacceptable
Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements   600 µL Li-Hep Microtainer  

Aliquot Requirements

Sample Type
Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation

Clinical Information

Reference Intervals  
1 day – 30 days   1.1 –  6.1
1 month – 1 yr     0.7 –  5.0  
2 yrs – 3 yrs       1.1 –  5.0
4 yrs – 6 yrs 1.1 –  5.7
7 yrs – 9 yrs 1.4 –  5.7  
10 yrs – 12 yrs 1.8 –  6.4
13 + yrs – Adult 3.2 –  7.7

 

Test Method ci8200 analyser, Abbott Reagents.

Enzymatic Kinetic method.

Advanced Notice Not required
Patient Preparation Not required

Comments