Test Code 8344 Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

Important Note

Available individually or as part of a BMP, CMP or Renal Panel.

Discern whether your urea nitrogen levels are higher than normal, suggesting that your kidneys may not be working properly.

Copley Hospital

Bichromatic Rate

Specimen Type: Blood (Plasma or Serum)

Preferred: Light-Green Top

Acceptable: Gold Top

Specimen Volume: Full Tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,

date & time of collection and person collecting.

2. If delay in specimen transport > 1 hour, centrifuge tube.

3. Refrigerate specimen during transport.

Normal: 6 - 25 mg / dL

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time: 1 Day

Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

Urea Nitrogen

BUN

84520