Urea Nitrogen, 24 hour urine

Test Code: TD_2046
CPT Code(s): 84540

$19

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Urine urea nitrogen, 24 hr

Test Includes

Urea Nitrogen, 24 hour urine

Methodology

Spectrophotometry

Rejection Criteria

Samples submitted with acid added

Reference Range(s)

12-20 G/Day. Not established for random samples

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Urine cup

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL urine

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature
1 week refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

3 mL aliquot from a well-mixed 24 hour urine collection.
Specimen must be refrigerated during collection. Record
total volume. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

N/A