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Revision as of 14:28, 20 March 2025

Overview

Department Biochemistry
Test Code
Synonyms BUN Urine
Availability Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time 1 – 4 hrs
Stability – Add test

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Fluid
Preferred Random or 24 hour timed urine collection.  

No preservative required.

Acceptable
Unacceptable
Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements   Random or 24 hour timed urine collection.  

No preservative required.

== Aliquot Requirements ==
Sample
Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation

Clinical Information

Reference Intervals Random collection - diet & hydration state dependent.

Timed collection 165 - 580 mmol/24 hrs

Test Method Ci8200 analyser, Abbott Reagents.  

Enzymatic Kinetic method.

Advanced Notice
Patient Preparation

Comments

Total volume to be measured for timed collection.